AMA CPT® Assistant - 1990 Issue 4 (Winter)
Introduction (Winter 1990)
Winter 1990 page 1 Introduction We are pleased to introduce "CPT Assistant", the authoritative newsletter on coding from the AMA. As you know, the AMA maintains and publishes Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). The AMA is often called on for interpretations and elaboration of descriptors in CPT. A great deal of time is spent researching these topics and we realize that many individuals are interested in this information. Our goal is to provide timely information on topics of concern to individuals who use CPT. We hope that the "CPT Assistant" will be a key resource in your efforts to...
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Article Overview
This short introductory article presents the launch of CPT Assistant as an AMA coding resource and explains its role in providing timely information for people who use CPT. It is relevant to readers looking for background on the publication, the AMA’s involvement with CPT, and the general purpose of the newsletter.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand the origin and purpose of a long-running coding publication from the AMA and why it was created for CPT users and coding professionals.
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Winter 1990 page 1
An introductory page identifying the publication and setting out its purpose as a coding resource from the AMA.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose of the CPT Assistant newsletter
- How the AMA positioned the publication for CPT users
- Why the newsletter was intended to support accurate coding
- The general context for the first winter 1990 issue
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Compliance staff
- Billing professionals
- Health information management professionals
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