HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2022 Issue 32 (August)
Take a close look at new and revised CPT codes for 2023
August 9th, 2022
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Article Overview
This article reviews proposed 2023 CPT Manual changes across several medical and surgical chapters, including code additions, revisions, deletions, and crosswalks from temporary or HCPCS codes. It is intended for coding professionals, billers, and reimbursement staff who need to understand which parts of the CPT code set are changing and how the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule relates to those changes. The article also discusses broader implementation context such as chapter-level updates, descriptor revisions, and status considerations.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding upcoming CPT changes helps coding teams prepare for annual code-set updates, reduce reporting errors, and anticipate workflow or reimbursement impacts tied to newly created, revised, or deleted services.
Article Sections
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Surgical procedures in the integumentary system chapter
Discusses proposed changes in the integumentary chapter, including new and revised surgical closure-related reporting and other procedure additions affecting this body system.
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Surgical procedures in the musculoskeletal system chapter
Summarizes updates tied to musculoskeletal procedures, including a temporary code becoming permanent and related descriptor changes.
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Surgical procedures in the cardiovascular system chapter
Covers proposed cardiovascular chapter additions involving endovascular repair and percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation, along with related code transitions.
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Surgical procedures in the respiratory system
Describes a new respiratory system procedure addition for nasal valve collapse repair and the shift away from unlisted reporting.
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Surgical procedures of the digestive system
Reviews digestive system chapter changes involving hernia-related code sets, parastomal hernia repair, mesh removal, and bariatric device procedures.
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Surgical procedures of the male genital system
Summarizes a new prostatectomy-related code and associated revisions affecting related male genital system services.
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Procedures on the auditory system
Covers revisions and additions for transcutaneous passive temporal bone implant services, including changes tied to defect size and technique.
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Radiology procedures
Highlights radiology code-set updates for ultrasound services involving neuromuscular evaluation and related descriptor revisions.
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Medicine services and procedures
Addresses new and revised medicine codes involving caregiver training, pulmonary angiography, ophthalmology services, and remote therapeutic monitoring for behavioral health.
What You Will Learn
- Which CPT chapters are affected by the proposed 2023 updates
- How the article frames additions, deletions, and revisions within the annual code set cycle
- Which broad service categories are receiving new or revised reporting options
- How CMS and AMA-related context is connected to selected code changes
- What types of specialties and procedure families are included in the proposed updates
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Practice billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Physician practices
- Specialty billing staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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