Physician Note: Make These Key Changes to CPT® 2012

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Article Overview

This article explains selected corrections and updates to the CPT® 2012 manual, including errata announced by the AMA and an additional late-breaking correction discussed at a CPT Editorial Committee meeting. It is aimed at coding professionals, physicians, and practice staff who need to keep reference materials current and avoid using outdated manual text. The article also notes a reimbursement-related concern for chiropractic billing and highlights where the published manual needs revision.

Why This Topic Matters

Keeping CPT reference materials current helps reduce coding errors and supports accurate claim preparation when manual text or referenced code listings have changed.

What You Will Learn

  • What kinds of CPT® 2012 manual corrections were identified
  • Which areas of the manual were affected by errata
  • How the article frames a reimbursement-related note for chiropractic billing
  • What late-breaking correction was discussed for a decompression-related CPT® reference

Who Should Read This

  • Physicians
  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Chiropractic practices
  • Pain management practices

Codes Discussed


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