AMA CPT® Assistant - 2000 Issue 1 (January)
Successful CPT 2000 Coding Symposium Prepares Many (January 2000)
January 2000 page 6 Coding Communications Successful CPT 2000 Coding Symposium Prepares Many The AMA prepared nearly 800 people for the year 2000's 300-plus CPT coding changes at its eighth annual CPT Symposium November 11-12 at Chicago's Drake Hotel, drawing the largest crowd ever. Attendees listen while physicians explain the major areas of change to CPT 2000. Health information professionals from 46 states attended the day-long symposium, which featured members of the CPT Advisory Committee, CPT Editorial Panel, and AMA staff offering overviews and rationale for CPT™ 2000's most significant changes. In addition, attendees received a comprehensive syllabus detailing...
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Article Overview
This article reports on an AMA symposium focused on preparing health information professionals for the 2000 cycle of CPT updates and related RBRVS content. It covers the event’s educational format, the involvement of AMA and CPT leadership, available conference materials and resources, and plans for the following year’s symposium. The piece is relevant to coders, educators, and compliance professionals tracking annual coding update education and AMA reference products.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers gauge whether the article is useful for understanding the scope of the CPT 2000 educational rollout, conference resources, and the broader AMA guidance environment around annual coding updates.
Article Sections
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January 2000 page 6 / Coding Communications
Introductory publication and section labeling information for the news item.
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Successful CPT 2000 Coding Symposium Prepares Many
Overview of the symposium attendance, educational format, and the broad range of CPT 2000 update materials provided to participants.
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Conference resources and demonstrations
Discussion of AMA product offerings, symposium tools, and presentation features used during the event.
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RBRVS sessions and future symposium plans
Coverage of the companion RBRVS programming and brief mention of plans for the next annual symposium and registration timing.
What You Will Learn
- What the article covers about the AMA’s CPT 2000 symposium
- Which organizations and groups were involved in presenting the event
- What general types of educational materials and conference resources were highlighted
- How the article frames the companion RBRVS programming
- What future symposium scheduling information is mentioned
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Health information management professionals
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
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