decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2020 Issue 9 (September)
Some specialties should make plans to avoid to-be-deleted 99201
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Article Overview
This article reviews a planned CPT update affecting office visit coding in 2021 and highlights specialties that have historically relied on the soon-to-be-deleted code. It is aimed at coders, billers, and specialty practices that need to understand the broader impact of the change and prepare for alternative office visit coding pathways.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because a widely used office visit code is being removed from the CPT master list, which can affect specialty billing patterns, claim volume, and coding preparation for the following year.
What You Will Learn
- What planned CPT changes are affecting office visit coding
- Which specialty groups have historically used the code most often
- How claim volume trends have shifted over time
- Why practices may need to review their 2021 office visit coding approach
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physician practice managers
- Specialty clinic administrators
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