2021 CPT update: Reporting procedures from the Medicine chapter

Why This Topic Matters

The 2021 CPT update introduced new, revised, and deleted reporting options that affect how Medicine chapter services are captured in claims and documentation workflows. Understanding these changes helps coding staff recognize which CPT areas were updated for 2021 and where supporting guidance is focused.

Article Sections

1. Retinal imaging

   Discusses the 2021 updates affecting retinal imaging reporting within CPT Medicine services. The section addresses revised and new ophthalmology-related code content and the broader clinical context for these imaging services.

2. ECG monitoring

   Covers the 2021 additions related to long-term, continuous ECG monitoring. The section places these changes within cardiovascular diagnostic services and describes the general reporting framework.

3. Auditory-evoked potentials

   Summarizes the CPT updates for auditory-evoked potential services in 2021. The section explains the type of diagnostic testing involved and notes the replacement of earlier reporting options.

4. Immunology

   Reviews 2021 immunology-related CPT additions, including rabies immune globulin reporting and COVID-19 vaccine coding updates. The section also references the related appendix material introduced for vaccine reporting.