decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2011 Issue 3 (March)
APCPS Briefs: AMA corrects fluoroscopy flub, Training opportunities
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Article Overview
This APCPS brief summarizes a correction issued by the AMA affecting fluoroscopy guidance in the context of epidural injections, and it also lists upcoming APCPS training opportunities focused on anesthesia and pain management coding education. It is aimed at coding and compliance professionals who follow CPT-related updates, anesthesia, and pain management topics.
Why This Topic Matters
It flags an official clarification that may affect how readers interpret CPT Assistant guidance and highlights education events that may be useful for maintaining coding compliance and awareness of current anesthesia-pain topics.
Article Sections
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AMA corrects fluoroscopy flub
Discusses an AMA correction related to fluoroscopy guidance in the setting of epidural injection procedures and references the related CPT Assistant update.
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Training opportunities
Lists APCPS educational webinar opportunities, including dates, topics, and registration details relevant to anesthesia and pain coding professionals.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s scope regarding an AMA correction tied to fluoroscopy guidance
- Which general procedure area the correction relates to
- What upcoming APCPS training opportunities are mentioned
- Who the training announcements are intended to serve
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding compliance staff
- Anesthesia coders
- Pain management coders
- Revenue cycle professionals
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Code Ranges Discussed
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