01996 to Replace E/M Codes

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers monitor upcoming coding changes that may affect anesthesia and pain management claims, documentation, and workflow planning before the next CPT edition takes effect.

Article Sections

1. CPT Editorial Panel proposed changes

   Overview of the proposed CPT updates discussed in the article, including changes affecting anesthesia, post-operative pain management, and related reporting guidance.

2. Daily management of post-op pain catheters

   Discussion of proposed revisions related to follow-up billing and daily management for indwelling catheters, along with the timing of the anticipated policy change.

3. Multiple anesthesia procedures and global period concepts

   Summary of proposed anesthesia reporting revisions and broader policy updates involving standardization of anesthesia payment and post-operative work concepts.

4. Other proposed code revisions for next year

   List of additional proposed code changes across anesthesia, injection, neurolytic, imaging, and pump management topics.