Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (February 2008)

February 2008 page 8c Surgery: Musculoskeletal System, 20555 (Q&A) Question: Why was code 20555 established for CPT 2008 ? Answer: CPT code 20555 , Placement of needles or catheters into muscle and/or soft tissue for subsequent interstitial radioelement application (at the time of or subsequent to the procedure) , was established because (1) this has become a more widely utilized modality of therapy for these locations and (2) the CPT code set contained no codes that described surgical placement of needles or catheters for interstitial radioelement application for body sites other than prostate, breast, and bronchus. Surgery: Musculoskeletal System, 20555 (Q&...

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This article is a short CPT coding Q&A from CPT® Assistant focused on a musculoskeletal surgery code introduced for 2008. It explains the general reason the code was created and places it in the context of existing CPT coverage at the time. The piece is relevant to coders, auditors, and revenue cycle staff who need to understand historical CPT changes and how specialty-specific updates are documented.

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Historical CPT change articles help coding professionals understand when and why new codes were added, which supports accurate retrospective review, education, and reference work.

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  1. February 2008 page 8c

    A short question-and-answer discussion from CPT® Assistant covering a musculoskeletal surgery coding update for the 2008 CPT code set.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s scope and why the 2008 CPT update was issued
  • How CPT® Assistant framed the addition of a musculoskeletal surgery code
  • The type of coding background information provided for historical reference
  • Which specialty area the Q&A addresses in the February 2008 issue

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Medical billing teams

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