AMA CPT® Assistant - 1994 Issue 4 (Winter)
CPT 1995 Code Update (Winter 1994)
Winter 1994 pages 1-11 CPT 1995 Code Update The CPT Editorial Panel, at their quarterly Panel meetings, evaluated recommendations to establish and revise CPT codes. This summary focuses on major revisions to CPT 1995. A comprehensive list of revisions may be found in Appendix B of CPT 1995. Assignment of a CPT code to a service or procedure does not imply endorsement by the American Medical Association of any particular diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. While the 1995 changes are published for general use beginning January 1, 1995, third party payors may determine a different implementation date for reporting new...
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Article Overview
This article reviews major CPT 1995 updates across many body systems and services, including revised descriptors, added and deleted codes, renumbered entries, cross-references, and changes to supporting guidelines. It is relevant to professional coders, auditors, billers, compliance staff, and clinicians who need to understand how the 1995 CPT revision affects documentation and reporting. The article also notes related changes in evaluation and management guidance, modifier usage, and selected radiology, pathology, and medicine service categories.
Why This Topic Matters
CPT revisions can affect claim reporting, documentation review, and code selection across a wide range of specialties. A concise overview of the update helps readers identify whether they need the full article for system-specific changes or guidance updates.
Article Sections
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Winter 1994 pages 1-11
Introduces the scope of the CPT 1995 update and explains that the article summarizes major revisions across the code set. It also provides context for how the update is organized and how readers should use the general summary.
What You Will Learn
- How the CPT 1995 update is organized
- Which broad areas of CPT were revised
- What types of revisions are covered in the summary
- Which specialties and service categories were affected
- Where to look for guideline and cross-reference changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Physician and hospital documentation staff
- Clinicians who report CPT services
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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