decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2006 Issue 11 (November)
CPT 2007: Codes for graft preparation, lipectomy, mastectomies and more
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Article Overview
This article reviews notable CPT 2007 updates for general surgery coders. It covers multiple procedure areas, including graft site preparation, lipectomy, breast surgery, thromboendarterectomy, bypass grafts, gastric neurostimulation, laparoscopic intraperitoneal catheter procedures, and other digestive procedures. The piece is designed to help coders recognize which sections of the code set changed and understand the scope of the revisions and renumbering.
Why This Topic Matters
CPT annual updates can affect code selection, crosswalks, and documentation review across common surgical services. This article helps coding professionals, billers, and practice staff identify which general surgery topics were changed in 2007 so they can review affected workflows and reference the detailed premium guidance.
Article Sections
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Graft site preparation
Summarizes the CPT 2007 additions and related changes for graft site preparation services. Focuses on the affected procedure family and how the update is organized by anatomical area.
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Lipectomy
Covers the CPT 2007 changes in excision of excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue. Notes the procedure family and the relationship to prior coding structure.
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Breast procedures
Introduces the breast procedure updates in CPT 2007, including a new code and a renumbering summary. Provides context for the broader breast coding changes.
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Thromboendarterectomy
Reviews the revised and new thromboendarterectomy codes in the 2007 update. Places the changes within the vascular surgery coding area.
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Key revisions to 4 bypass graft codes
Describes the bypass graft code revisions included in the CPT 2007 update. Highlights that the section addresses wording changes affecting multiple vascular codes.
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Gastric neurostimulation
Summarizes the new and revised gastric neurostimulation codes in CPT 2007. Covers both procedure and device-related coding changes at a high level.
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Laparoscopic intraperitoneal catheter procedures
Covers the new laparoscopic intraperitoneal catheter procedure codes and their place in the 2007 update. Addresses the procedure family and its coding transition from unlisted reporting.
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Other digestive procedures
Presents the renumbered digestive procedure codes included in CPT 2007. Includes a crosswalk-style overview of changes in the digestive surgery area.
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Crosswalk for renumbered breast codes
Lists the renumbered breast code set and associated crosswalk information. Provides a reference section for the breast-related CPT 2007 updates.
What You Will Learn
- Which general surgery code families were updated in CPT 2007
- How the article organizes new, revised, renumbered, and deleted code changes
- Which surgical specialties and procedure categories are affected by the update
- Where crosswalk-style references are used to relate prior and current CPT codes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- General surgery billing staff
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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