AMA CPT® Assistant - 1998 Issue 2 (February)
Integumentary System, 12001, 12006 (Q&A) (February 1998)
February 1998 page 11b Coding Consultation Integumentary System, 12001, 12006 (Q&A) Question I am reporting CPT code 12006 to describe a repair procedure performed. The first code in that series (12001) is designated as a starred procedure. Since the "parent code" in this series is designated as a starred procedure, am I to assume that code 12006 is also a starred procedure? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, each procedure that is considered a starred procedure is identified with a star (*) following code number. The star only applies to the code actually starred. Therefore, in response...
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Article Overview
This article presents a coding consultation from CPT Assistant focused on a CPT integumentary system repair code series and the question of how starred procedure designation is interpreted. It is relevant to coders, auditors, and billing professionals who work with CPT procedure reporting and need to understand how editorial guidance from the AMA is applied at the code level.
Why This Topic Matters
The article clarifies a common coding question about how a special notation applies within a CPT code series, helping reduce misinterpretation when selecting or reviewing procedure codes.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation
A brief Q&A format discussion about a CPT integumentary system procedure code series and an AMA coding response.
What You Will Learn
- How this CPT Assistant Q&A is framed
- What topic within integumentary system coding is being discussed
- How the article presents AMA guidance on a starred procedure question
- How a code-series question is addressed in a CPT editorial context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practice administrators
Codes Discussed
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