AMA CPT® Assistant - 2006 Issue 1 (January)
Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services (January 2006)
January 2006 pages 7-45 Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services Among the 2006 changes, an area of the CPT code set that involves new guideline developments as well as new code additions and existing code revisions is Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services. This article will first feature the two revised codes established for the evaluation and treatment of speech production, receptive language, and expressive language abilities as well as one code revision specific to aerodynamic testing and acoustic testing. They are as follows: 92506Evaluation of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing 92507Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual 92520Laryngeal...
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Article Overview
This CPT® Assistant article explains January 2006 changes within Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services. It covers revised, deleted, and newly added CPT guidance for speech and language evaluation and treatment, laryngeal function studies, audiologic testing, and auditory rehabilitation services. The article is aimed at coders, audiology and speech-language pathology practices, and other professionals who report ENT-related diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand how the 2006 CPT update affected multiple ENT-related service categories and where related editorial notes and cross-references were added. It is relevant for accurate code selection, documentation alignment, and staying current with changes affecting speech-language pathology, audiology, and auditory rehabilitation reporting.
Article Sections
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January 2006 pages 7-45
Introductory page and issue context for the CPT 2006 update discussion.
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Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services
Overview of the 2006 changes addressed in this portion of CPT, including revisions, deletions, new additions, and guideline updates across the subsection.
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Code 92520
Discussion of an updated laryngeal function study code and related clarifications, including associated notes and a worked example.
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Audiologic Function Tests With Medical Diagnostic Evaluation
Editorial revisions within audiologic testing, with emphasis on code clarification and an illustrative clinical scenario.
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Evaluative and Therapeutic Services
Introduction of new evaluation and rehabilitation codes, plus guidance on service categories and time-based reporting considerations.
What You Will Learn
- Which parts of the Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services section were revised for 2006
- How the article organizes updates across speech, laryngeal, audiologic, and auditory rehabilitation services
- Which topics are addressed in the new and revised guideline language
- How the article frames the scope of the included clinical examples
- Which ENT-related service areas were affected by CPT 2006 changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- CPT users
- Audiologists
- Speech-language pathologists
- ENT practice staff
- Revenue cycle and compliance professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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