Healthcare News: AMA releases CPT codes for monkeypox tests and vaccines

August 9th, 2022

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Article Overview

This news article covers the AMA’s release of new CPT product codes tied to monkeypox testing and vaccine products, along with their timing, placement in the CPT Manual, and the organizations and product names associated with the updates. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and clinical practices that track CPT changes and vaccine reporting updates.

Why This Topic Matters

The article flags a CPT update that affects how certain monkeypox-related test and vaccine services are identified in coding references. Readers who follow CPT changes will want to know that the new codes are effective immediately and scheduled for the 2024 CPT Manual.

Article Sections

  1. AMA release and effective date

    Introduces the AMA announcement, the CPT Editorial Panel approval timing, and the planned appearance of the new product codes in the 2024 CPT Manual.

  2. Monkeypox test and vaccine product codes

    Summarizes the new CPT product codes discussed in the article and places them within the testing and vaccine update context.

  3. Associated products and FDA context

    Identifies the product names and broad regulatory context associated with the new vaccine codes, along with general patient age and dosing information.

  4. CPT Assistant reference

    Points readers to the related CPT Assistant update for additional background and clinical examples.

What You Will Learn

  • What the article says about the AMA’s CPT update timeline
  • Which broad areas of CPT are affected by the new monkeypox-related product codes
  • Which organizations and product names are associated with the update
  • Where readers are directed for additional CPT Assistant background

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Practice managers
  • Clinical documentation teams

Codes Discussed

  • CPT: 87593
  • CPT: 90611
  • CPT: 90622

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