General Surgery Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 30
CPT 2008 SCOOP: You Could Soon See Money For Substance Abuse Counseling
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Article Overview
This article previews potential CPT code changes for 2008 and discusses how they may affect reporting for behavioral change intervention, telephone services, and online evaluation and management. It is aimed at coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who need to monitor upcoming code updates and Medicare payment uncertainty. The article also touches on earlier Coumadin management codes and the possibility of changing payer treatment for newly introduced services.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers track upcoming CPT developments and understand that new codes do not necessarily guarantee Medicare payment. For practices that report behavioral counseling or remote patient services, the article highlights the need to watch for payer and diagnosis-code requirements.
What You Will Learn
- Which categories of CPT services were expected to be added for 2008.
- Why Medicare reimbursement status can remain uncertain even when new codes are introduced.
- How payer requirements may affect reporting for behavioral intervention services.
- What was noted about earlier Coumadin management codes and their Medicare status.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Reimbursement specialists
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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