AMA CPT® Assistant - 2001 Issue 1 (January)
Pathology and Laboratory (January 2001)
January 2001 page 13b Coding Consultation Pathology and Laboratory, 83090 (Q&A) Question In my CPT 2001 book, I noticed that the new code 83090 indicates Homocystine. If this is the case, then what code would I use to report homocysteine? AMA Comment To report homocysteine, you would use 83090. The word Homocystine was a typographical error. The code should actually read as follows: 83090 Homocysteine This correction was included in the CPT 2001 errata, published in the December 2000 issue of the CPT Assistant. You should make a note of this correction in your book. Pathology and Laboratory...
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Article Overview
This brief Pathology and Laboratory coding consultation explains a CPT 2001 correction relevant to laboratory reporting and references the official errata source. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to verify whether a code label in a printed codebook was corrected by the AMA and how that correction was communicated.
Why This Topic Matters
Even small typographical errors in a codebook can affect accurate reporting, auditing, and education. This article helps readers recognize an official correction notice and understand that the published update should be reflected in their reference materials.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation
A question-and-answer coding note focused on a laboratory-related CPT 2001 correction and the related errata reference.
What You Will Learn
- How a CPT 2001 correction was communicated in a coding consultation note
- Where the article points readers for the official correction notice
- The general context of a laboratory coding errata discussion in CPT Assistant'],"intended_audiences":["Medical coders","Billing staff","Compliance teams","Pathology and laboratory professionals"],"topics":["CPT correction notice","laboratory coding","errata","codebook updates","AMA guidance"],"medical_specialties":["Pathology","Laboratory medicine"],"code_sets":["CPT"],"codes":[{"code_set":"CPT","code":"83090"}],"code_ranges":[],"modifiers":[],"content_type":"coding consultation","effective_dates":["January 2001","CPT 2001"],"organizations_mentioned":["AMA","CPT Assistant"],"keywords":["Pathology and Laboratory","Coding Consultation","Q&A","errata","typographical error","homocysteine"],"questions_answered":["What CPT code is associated with the laboratory test discussed in the consultation?","What type of issue did the article identify in the printed codebook?","Where was the official correction published?"],"access_description":"Public, non-disclosing profile for a short premium coding consultation article about a CPT 2001 correction in pathology and laboratory coding.","disclosure_check":{"contains_code_descriptions":false,"contains_modifier_descriptions":false,"contains_actionable_coding_instructions":false,"contains_article_conclusions":false,"contains_detailed_examples":false}}}]}
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Pathology and laboratory professionals
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