decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2022 Issue 8 (August)
Use the preview of new and revised CPT codes to prepare for 2023
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Article Overview
This article reviews proposed 2023 CPT updates across multiple body-system chapters and associated CMS guidance in the Medicare physician fee schedule. It is intended for coders, billers, compliance staff, and practices that need to track upcoming CPT manual changes, code-set transitions, and related implementation timing. The discussion covers broad categories of surgical, radiology, and medicine services, along with select references to temporary and permanent code changes and carrier-priced status.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding upcoming CPT changes helps practices prepare for annual code-set updates, workflow adjustments, and claim-edit impacts before the effective date. It is especially useful for teams responsible for coding research, charge capture, payer policy review, and training.
Article Sections
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Overview
Introduces the scope of the 2023 CPT preview and the source of the proposed changes. Summarizes the article’s focus on additions, revisions, and deletions across multiple chapters.
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Surgical procedures on the integumentary system
Covers proposed updates affecting surgical closure-related services and other integumentary chapter changes. Includes discussion of code revisions, deletions, and newly added services.
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Surgical procedures on the musculoskeletal system chapter
Reviews changes involving a temporary code transitioning into the permanent CPT manual. Also addresses related valuation and status considerations.
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Surgical procedures on the cardiovascular system chapter
Summarizes new cardiovascular chapter services involving endovascular repair and percutaneous vascular access procedures. Notes proposed replacement of temporary reporting options.
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Surgical procedures on the respiratory system
Describes a new respiratory system addition related to nasal valve collapse repair. Also notes prior reporting context for the service.
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Surgical procedures of the digestive system
Covers new and revised digestive system services, including hernia-related updates and bariatric device procedures. Highlights the chapter’s expansion into several related service categories.
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Surgical procedures of the male genital system
Summarizes a new male genital system code involving prostatectomy and notes associated review of related work values. Focuses on chapter-level change and downstream effects.
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Procedures on the auditory system
Reviews new and revised auditory system entries for transcutaneous passive temporal bone implant procedures. Describes the chapter’s refinement of procedure distinctions.
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Radiology procedures
Covers radiology updates including a new ultrasound-related service and a revised existing descriptor. Emphasizes the chapter’s refinement of imaging terminology.
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Medicine services and procedures
Summarizes new and revised medicine chapter services spanning caregiver training, pediatric pulmonary angiography, ophthalmology, and remote therapeutic monitoring. Includes CMS commentary on coverage and potential future coding.
What You Will Learn
- Which CPT chapters are addressed in the 2023 preview
- What types of code changes are proposed across surgical, radiology, and medicine services
- How CMS commentary in the proposed rule relates to the forthcoming CPT updates
- Which areas of practice may need to review annual code-set transitions before implementation
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Coding auditors
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Physician office staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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