2020 CPT update: New codes separate injected fat grafts from excised ‘direct’ grafts

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting of grafting and regenerative procedures depends on knowing which CPT and Category III options are available for 2020 and how the article frames the transition from older coding patterns to more specific code families.

Article Sections

1. New soft-tissue graft coding changes

   Introduces the upcoming CPT changes affecting autologous soft-tissue graft reporting and the move toward more specific integumentary coding.

2. New ‘direct excision’ code is hospital-based

   Covers the new code family entry for directly harvested autologous soft tissue and the general setting and scope described in the article.

3. Report adipose injections for reconstruction

   Summarizes the liposuction-based adipose graft code family and the broad reporting framework described for body-area selection and injected volume.

4. For regenerative therapy, see Category III codes

   Discusses related Category III codes referenced for regenerative therapies and how they fit alongside the integumentary graft code changes.