AMA CPT® Assistant - 2020 Issue 10 (October)
Erratum (October 2020)
October 2020 page 13 Erratum In a question under the heading, “Evaluation and Management: Emergency Department Services,” in the Frequently Asked Questions section on page 13 of the July 2020 issue of CPT® Assistant, the answer is worded in a way that indicates modifier 25 is appended to the code for control of a nosebleed (30901) rather than to the code for the associated E/M service. Therefore, a correction is provided (see the bolded text in the original and revised answers that follow). Answer: In this scenario, the appropriate emergency department visit code (99281-99285) would be reported. The...
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Article Overview
This short erratum from CPT® Assistant corrects and clarifies guidance related to emergency department evaluation and management services and a nasal hemorrhage procedure. It is relevant to coders, billers, auditors, and clinical documentation staff who work with CPT® reporting and modifier application in ED settings.
Why This Topic Matters
The article updates a prior published answer so readers can align their coding references with the revised CPT Assistant guidance. It helps users understand which kinds of emergency department and nasal hemorrhage scenarios are being discussed at a high level, without substituting for the full premium article.
Article Sections
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October 2020 page 13
An erratum notice tied to a specific CPT Assistant page and issue date.
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Erratum
A correction to a previously published emergency department coding discussion, including revised wording and clarifying commentary.
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The answer is revised as follows
The updated response restates the topic of the original FAQ and provides corrected guidance at a general level.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the corrected CPT Assistant discussion
- How the erratum relates to emergency department services
- What general subjects are addressed in the revised guidance
- Which documentation themes are highlighted in the clarification
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Physician practice administrators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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