BREAKING NEWS: CPT 2014 changes the way you’ll code shoulder, elbow prosthesis removal

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify which parts of the CPT 2014 update may be relevant to their specialty or workflow, especially where code structure, bundling, or service categorization changed.

Article Sections

1. Orthopedic prosthesis removal changes

   Overview of updates affecting shoulder and elbow prosthesis removal reporting in CPT 2014.

2. Other CPT 2014 changes

   Summary of additional CPT 2014 updates spanning multiple specialties and service categories.

3. Nervous system

   Discussion of changes in the nervous system section related to chemodenervation reporting.

4. Abscess drainage

   Coverage of code deletions and replacement reporting changes for image-guided drainage services.

5. E/M

   Overview of new evaluation and management codes related to interprofessional consultation and neonatal hypothermia services.

6. Vascular

   Summary of vascular and cardiology procedure changes, including new reporting categories and bundled components.

7. Gastrointestinal

   High-level review of endoscopy-related CPT updates across upper and lower gastrointestinal procedures.

8. Breast biopsies

   Summary of breast biopsy coding updates involving biopsy procedures and localization device reporting.