AMA CPT® Assistant - 2023 Issue 3 (March)

Questions and Answers (March 2023)

March 2023 page 31 Questions and Answers Surgery: Integumentary System Question: The dermatology department will soon begin using noninvasive artificial/augmented intelligence (AI) algorithms to analyze unclipped trichoscopy images in the treatment planning for patients with alopecia. The imaging software will count hair follicles, among other things, which will then be used for treatment planning and monitoring. What is an appropriate code to report for this service? Answer: There is currently no specific CPT code to report the service described. However, the physician’s work may be captured and reported with an appropriate evaluation and management (E/M) services code for the...

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