CPT® Code Errata and Technical Corrections (May 2019)

May 2019 page 9 CPT® Code Errata and Technical Corrections Although every effort is made to ensure the most current and accurate information is published in each annual Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codebook published by the American Medical Association (AMA), some oversights do occur. The Errata and Technical Corrections (Errata) is a list of information derived from either a publication erratum or a technical correction identified by the AMA staff, specialty societies, physicians, and other CPT users, all of which are verified by the CPT Editorial Panel (Panel). To access the Errata, visit https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/errata-technical-corrections. Note that...

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Article Overview

This article explains the purpose and format of the CPT Errata and Technical Corrections resource maintained by the AMA. It is relevant to coders, editors, and other CPT users who need to understand how post-publication corrections, clarifications, and related updates are tracked and released. The piece describes the general types of updates covered and the timing and availability of the errata resource.

Why This Topic Matters

Keeping up with CPT errata helps users stay aligned with official post-publication updates to the code set and related editorial material. This is important for maintaining accuracy in coding references and understanding where corrections or clarifications are documented.

Article Sections

  1. May 2019 page 9

    A brief introductory page identifying the article location within the May 2019 issue.

  2. CPT Code Errata and Technical Corrections

    An overview of the CPT errata resource, including its purpose, publication context, and general update process.

  3. Coding Tip

    A short note highlighting additional material included in the CPT errata resource and how it is organized.

What You Will Learn

  • The purpose of the CPT Errata and Technical Corrections resource
  • How the errata resource is maintained and updated
  • What kinds of broad correction categories may appear in the resource
  • How the errata relates to CPT publication timing and annual updates

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Practice managers
  • Compliance staff
  • CPT users

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