AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 11 (November)
CPT 2004 Update (November 2003)
November 2003 page 13a CPT 2004 Update Code 90700 was revised for CPT 2004 to include an age reference within the descriptor. The revised language for 90700 was not included in CPT 2004. Code 90700 should read as follows: 90700Diphtheria, tetanus toxoids, and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP), for use in individuals younger than seven years, for intramuscular use Code 90656 was established for CPT 2004 to describe an influenza vaccine formulated to be preservative-free for use in individuals 3 years and older. Code 90656 reads as follows: 90656Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, preservative free, for use in individuals 3...
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Article Overview
This CPT update article explains a small set of 2004-era code descriptor changes and a related publication discrepancy. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, and compliance readers who track AMA/CPT release corrections and code book updates. The article focuses on code-related editorial revisions and where the corrected information was posted.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate awareness of CPT updates helps avoid using outdated book language and helps readers reconcile printed references with official AMA postings.
Article Sections
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November 2003 page 13a
A brief update notice covering CPT 2004 editorial changes and a publication correction. It identifies the type of code information affected and notes where the update was made available.
What You Will Learn
- What types of CPT 2004 changes were highlighted in the update
- How the article frames a code descriptor revision and a newly established code
- Why the article mentions a discrepancy between the printed CPT book and the AMA website
- Where readers were directed to find posted descriptor updates
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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