decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 8 (August)
Ultrasound, TEMs and dx tools receive Category III codes
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Article Overview
This article is about CPT Category III updates for emerging technology services, including ultrasound, transanal endoscopic microsurgery, multivariate analysis, ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, and related code revisions and deletions. It is intended for coders and practices that need to track timing, applicability, and code set changes for new and revised CPT entries across 2007 and 2008. The article also notes where some codes first appear in the CPT manual and references associated exclusions and cross-references at a general level.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding teams need to know when new CPT Category III codes become active, which ones are revised or deleted, and how these updates affect coding system maintenance and charge capture.
Article Sections
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Category III code updates for emerging technologies
Overview of newly released and upcoming CPT Category III updates affecting several emerging service areas. Includes general timing for release and effective dates.
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Code revisions and deletions
Brief discussion of a revised Category III code and a deleted code, along with related timing information.
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Earlier Category III code effective dates
Notice regarding additional Category III codes that became effective in 2007 even though they were not printed in the 2007 CPT manual.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames CPT Category III changes for emerging technologies
- Which broad service areas are affected by the updates
- What timing information is provided for manual appearance and effectiveness
- What categories of code changes are mentioned, including additions, revisions, and deletions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physician practices
- Clinical documentation and billing teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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