AMA CPT® Assistant - 1996 Issue 1 (January)
CPT Assistant Wins Award (January 1996)
January 1996 page 8-end Coding Commentary CPT Assistant Wins Award The American Medical Association was recently awarded an Honorable Mention in the American Association of Medical Society Executive's (AAMSE) Pinnacle of Success Award Program. CPT Assistant was entered in the Special Interest Newsletter/Publications category. Over seventy-five entries were received for the competition, that covers 5 categories of publications. Kenneth E. Monroe, CAE, Chief Operating Officer of the American Medical Association and President of AAMSE presented the award at the Annual Business Meeting, held in San Francisco, CA. Celeste G. Kirschner, AAMSE member and Director of Coding and Nomenclature for...
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Article Overview
This article is a short CPT Assistant commentary piece focused on recognition received by the publication and the American Medical Association’s coding department. It also outlines general plans for the publication’s 1996 direction and invites reader feedback on the format and content. The piece is relevant to readers interested in CPT-related education, AMA coding communications, and publication updates rather than specific coding rules.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant as a publication/news item about CPT education and AMA communications, not as a substantive coding guidance article.
Article Sections
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January 1996 page 8-end
A short editorial and announcement-style piece covering recognition for the publication and general comments about its role in CPT-related communication.
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Getting Even Better
A forward-looking update describing planned publication features, format changes, and reader feedback opportunities for the 1996 publication year.
What You Will Learn
- The publication’s recognition in an awards program
- The general role of CPT Assistant in coding communication
- Planned changes to the publication’s format and frequency
- How the editorial team invited reader feedback
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare administrators
- Readers of CPT Assistant
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