HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2020 Issue 36 (September)
Healthcare News: AMA introduces new COVID-19 CPT codes
September 22nd, 2020
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Article Overview
This news item explains that the American Medical Association introduced new CPT codes tied to COVID-19-related services and laboratory testing. It is relevant to clinicians, coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to track current AMA coding updates for pandemic-era services and diagnostic testing. The article also notes the accompanying CPT Assistant guidance and the timeframe in which the new codes apply.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding teams need to stay current with AMA updates that affect COVID-19-related reporting, especially when new CPT codes are released with immediate effectiveness and specific service-setting context. This article helps readers identify that a coding update occurred and where to look for further official guidance.
What You Will Learn
- Which general categories of COVID-19-related CPT updates the AMA announced
- How the article frames the use of accompanying CPT Assistant guidance
- What broader timing and applicability context is provided for the new codes
- How the update relates to in-person services and laboratory testing in a pandemic setting
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Compliance staff
- Clinicians
- Healthcare administrators
Codes Discussed
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