HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2017 Issue 37 (September)
Healthcare News: AMA releases 2018 CPT code update
September 12th, 2017
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Article Overview
This article summarizes the 2018 update to the CPT Manual and explains where the year’s changes are concentrated, including evaluation and management services, pathology/genetic testing, and surgery. It is useful for coders, billing professionals, compliance staff, and clinicians who need to understand the scope of the annual CPT revision and how it affects different service categories. The piece also notes crosswalk activity from HCPCS to CPT and references changes affecting observation and endovascular repair content.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual CPT updates can affect charge capture, documentation review, code-set transitions, and workflow planning across multiple specialties. Understanding the broad areas touched by the update helps organizations prepare for implementation and training without relying on the premium article’s full detail.
What You Will Learn
- The overall scope of the 2018 CPT update
- Which major CPT service categories were affected
- How the update relates to evaluation and management, pathology, and surgery content
- That some HCPCS-to-CPT crosswalk activity is included in the update
- How annual code-set changes can affect operational planning
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Compliance teams
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Clinicians
- Coding educators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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