New Cat III codes for RCR augmentation, facet joint arthroplasty available for use starting in July

Why This Topic Matters

Keeping up with new Category III codes helps coding professionals recognize emerging services, align documentation review with current CPT updates, and understand the broader coding environment affected by AMA guidance and temporary reporting categories.

Article Sections

1. New CPT Category III codes and effective date

   Introduces the newly issued temporary CPT codes and notes when they become available for reporting. It also places the update in the context of the annual CPT manual cycle.

2. Regenerative rotator cuff therapy

   Covers the first group of emerging shoulder-related procedures and the associated reporting guidance discussed in the article. The section also references related bundled procedure families and imaging guidance considerations.

3. Placement of a prosthetic facet joint

   Summarizes the spine-related Category III code discussed in the article and the surrounding AMA guidance. It also notes related procedure categories and imaging-related references tied to this topic.

4. Osteochondral implants from other species

   Describes the xenograft-related Category III code and the broader clinical context for articular surface implantation. The section also references related graft categories mentioned alongside the new code.

5. Category III code update cycle

   Explains the general purpose of Category III codes and the routine update schedule for these temporary codes. It also outlines the timing relationship between the January and July release cycles.