Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services (September 2016)

September 2016 page 6 Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services The introductory language for the Medicine/Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services subsection of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2016 code set includes editorial revisions to more accurately describe speech, language, swallowing, and voice-related evaluation and treatment procedures and services for codes 92502-92526. Because the changes are editorial in nature, the intended use for the codes within this section has not changed; the codes still accurately reflect the appropriate intent for reporting these services. This article addresses the revisions to the guidelines in this subsection. Overview of Guideline Changes The changes to the Medicine/Special Otorhinolaryngologic...

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Article Overview

This article explains editorial revisions to the CPT Medicine/Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services guideline language for 2016. It is relevant to coders, billers, and clinicians who report speech-language pathology and otolaryngology-related evaluation and treatment services. The article focuses on the revised guideline language, the types of services included in the subsection, and related reporting references and exclusions.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding these guideline revisions helps readers interpret the scope of the CPT subsection consistently and distinguish these services from other professional services. The article also clarifies the broader categories of evaluation and treatment discussed for this area of coding.

Article Sections

  1. September 2016 page 6

    Introductory material identifying the article’s placement in the publication and the general topic area.

  2. Overview of Guideline Changes

    A summary of the types of editorial updates made to the subsection guidelines and the broader service categories discussed in the revised language.

  3. Coding Tip

    A brief note on related diagnostic or treatment procedures and how they are generally considered in the context of other service categories.

What You Will Learn

  • The general scope of the CPT Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services subsection
  • What kinds of guideline language were revised
  • Which broad service categories are discussed in the updated guideline text
  • How the article frames related evaluation and treatment services
  • What related reporting references and exclusions are mentioned at a high level

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing professionals
  • Speech-language pathology professionals
  • Otolaryngology practices
  • Compliance staff

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Code Ranges Discussed

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