AMA CPT® Assistant - 2007 Issue 9 (September)
CPT Network Update (September 2007)
September 2007 page 7 Coding Communication:CPT Network Update Since September 2006 the CPT Network-formerly CPT Information Services (CPT-IS)-has been providing coding consultation to American Medical Association (AMA) members and subscribers. The former CPT-IS service offered CPT coding assistance via telephone and written inquiries. In light of changes in health care delivery and policy, particularly the implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and in an effort to accommodate the various needs of CPT users, the service transitioned from a telephone-based service to a knowledge-based Internet system. The new service model takes advantage of the Internet to...
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Article Overview
This article explains changes to the American Medical Association’s CPT Network, a coding information service for members and subscribers. It covers the service’s online features, inquiry process, access options, and the broader shift from the former CPT-IS model to internet-based support. The piece is relevant to coders, practice staff, and others who rely on CPT educational and interpretive resources.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding how CPT educational support services changed can help users locate coding guidance, access the right inquiry tools, and recognize the service structure available to members and subscribers.
Article Sections
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September 2007 page 7
Introductory publication information for the update.
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Coding Communication: CPT Network Update
Overview of the CPT Network service and the reasons for the transition from the earlier CPT-IS format.
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CPT Network features include the following
Summary of the main online tools and account functions available through the service.
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Access and availability
Information about membership benefits, subscription access, inquiry limits, and general service availability.
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Service changes and summary
Closing discussion of the updated service structure and its stated purpose for CPT education and information support.
What You Will Learn
- How the CPT Network differs from the former CPT-IS service
- What general tools and account functions the online service provides
- Who can access the service and under what broad arrangements
- How the article frames the purpose of the updated CPT educational support system
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Practice administrators
- Health information management staff
- AMA members and subscribers
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