Four key CPT updates to improve your coding efforts in 2019

Why This Topic Matters

The piece helps coding professionals recognize which 2019 CPT updates may affect claim reporting, documentation review, and compliance processes. It is relevant for identifying areas where coding changes or bundling guidance may create confusion in routine practice.

Article Sections

1. Add new CCM code to your list

   Discusses a 2019 chronic care management update within the E/M chapter and the broader reporting context around physician-led versus staff-directed services. Also notes related documentation and monthly reporting considerations at a high level.

2. Beware knee injection services

   Reviews a knee-related injection coding update and the reason the article flags caution in this area. The section also places the change in the context of imaging-related arthrography services and coding errors.

3. Watch codes reported with E/M

   Covers code combinations being reviewed because of frequent pairing with evaluation and management services. The section focuses on the documentation and reporting scrutiny associated with same-day billing.

4. Avoid E/M with assessment codes

   Summarizes CPT guidance on health and behavior assessment and intervention reporting in relation to E/M services. It highlights a grouped set of assessment-related codes and the general bundling concern.