CPT 2013 - Prepare for radical revisions to your nerve conduction study codes

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether their workflow may be affected by changes in electrodiagnostic coding and whether they should review the 2013 CPT manual for the updated nerve conduction study section.

Article Sections

1. Early CPT 2013 changes overview

   Introduces the article’s preview of selected 2013 CPT updates across several service areas. Establishes the broader context before narrowing to the nerve conduction study section.

2. Nerve conduction study code revisions

   Summarizes the scope of the nerve conduction study update and the shift to a new code structure for the service. Notes that the article focuses on the reporting changes rather than full manual guidance.

3. Commentary and implementation context

   Includes brief expert commentary and mentions payer-related policy considerations associated with the update. Also references additional manual guidance expected later from the specialty and coding authorities.