New Index for CPT 1991 (Spring 1991)

Spring 1991 page 1 New Index for CPT 1991 As you've probably noticed, the CPT index has been revised and updated. This project began two years ago and involved many hours of research and development. Headings have been added at the top of each page to indicate the first and last main term on that page. The headings were added to enable the user to locate the needed codes in a more timely, efficient manner. The rationale behind revising the index was to make it easier for the coder to use. The index has been organized by main terms:...

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Article Overview

This article explains updates to the CPT 1991 index and describes the overall organization of the index for coders. It is aimed at readers who use CPT for procedure and service lookup and want to understand the revised layout, main-term structure, cross-references, and the types of reference notes that support code selection. The piece also notes that terminology may differ from earlier editions and that additional evaluation of key terms was underway for a later CPT update.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding the revised CPT index helps coders navigate the reference more efficiently and find the correct section of the codebook. This matters for documentation review, code lookup workflow, and staying aligned with changes between CPT editions.

Article Sections

  1. Spring 1991 page 1

    Introduces the revised CPT index and explains the overall purpose of the update. It also outlines how the index is organized and how the new headings support faster lookup.

What You Will Learn

  • How the revised CPT index is organized
  • What kinds of main terms are used in the index
  • How cross-references and indented terms support lookup
  • Why reference notes around code sections remain important
  • How terminology changes may affect use of earlier CPT editions

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Physician practice staff
  • Health information management professionals

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