BC Advantage - 2020 Issue 4
CPT Coding Guidance on New Lab Code for COVID-19
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Article Overview
This article covers an AMA/CPT update tied to SARS-CoV-2 laboratory testing and the addition of a new pathology and laboratory code within the CPT framework. It is relevant to coding professionals who need to track CPT editorial changes and understand the general scope of official guidance issued around COVID-19 testing. The page also points readers to an AMA fact sheet and CPT Assistant material for additional context.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding professionals needed to monitor rapid CPT changes during the COVID-19 public health emergency, especially for laboratory testing guidance and related official references. This article helps readers identify that a new CPT laboratory code was introduced and where supporting AMA guidance can be found.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus within the CPT coding update process
- That the guidance concerns SARS-CoV-2 laboratory testing
- Where the article directs readers for official AMA supporting material
- How the article frames the new code within the CPT system
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Pathology and laboratory coding professionals
- Compliance teams
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