2001 CPT

Why This Topic Matters

Annual code updates can affect charge capture, claims accuracy, and reporting workflows across multiple specialties. This article helps readers identify the main 2001 changes affecting procedure coding, outpatient modifier reporting, and related HCPCS billing categories.

Article Sections

1. Transcatheter procedures and radiologic S&I

   Overview of CPT 2001 guidance affecting transcatheter procedure reporting and related radiology supervision and interpretation references.

2. Critical care and same-day E/M services

   Discussion of revised critical care language and its relationship to evaluation and management services on the same date.

3. Cardiovascular section updates

   Summary of new and revised codes in the cardiovascular section, including vessel access, thrombectomy, cardiac surgery, and aneurysm repair topics.

4. New modifiers for 2001

   Coverage of newly introduced modifiers for ambulatory surgery center and hospital outpatient reporting.

5. Care plan oversight and HCPCS changes

   Review of revisions to care plan oversight reporting and related HCPCS entries for home health and hospice-related services.