decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2004 Issue 7 (July)
Hierarchy added to electronic CPT
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Article Overview
This article discusses a proposed enhancement to the electronic version of CPT involving a structured data model developed by the AMA and Apelon. It is relevant to coders and health IT users interested in how CPT may become easier to search and integrate with electronic health systems, while keeping the paper manual and code descriptors unchanged.
Why This Topic Matters
A more structured CPT environment could improve code lookup and electronic integration for users who work with procedure coding in digital systems. The article is useful for understanding an upcoming format change and the organizations involved.
What You Will Learn
- Why a structured data model is being developed for electronic CPT
- How improved hierarchy may affect code searching in electronic systems
- Which organizations are involved in the CPT structure project
- What aspects of CPT are expected to remain unchanged
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Health information management professionals
- Health IT and EHR users
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