General Surgery Coding Alert - 2012 Issue 40
Physician Note: Take Note of Errors in CPT 2013, AMA Instructs
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Article Overview
This article covers official corrections to the 2013 CPT manual issued by the AMA. It is intended for coding professionals and others who rely on the CPT book for accurate reference, and it highlights where published errata affect specific sections and related cross-references.
Why This Topic Matters
Errata notices can affect how users navigate and interpret CPT reference material. Staying aware of official corrections helps ensure that the manual reflects the latest published guidance from the source publisher.
Article Sections
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CPT 2013 errata overview
Introduces the existence of published corrections for the CPT 2013 manual and explains that specific updates are needed in the book. The section frames the article as a notice about official reference changes.
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Respiratory endoscopic surgery and bronchoscopy references
Addresses corrections tied to the respiratory endoscopic surgery area and related bronchoscopy references. The discussion focuses on updated cross-references and appendix-style guidance within that portion of CPT.
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Cardiography reference update
Covers a correction in the cardiography section involving an updated reference to the relevant codes. The section identifies a change to the way a cardiography-related note is presented in the manual.
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AMA errata resource
Points readers to the AMA source for the full published list of corrections and supporting material. This section serves as a location reference for the complete errata document.
What You Will Learn
- What kinds of corrections were issued for the 2013 CPT manual
- Which general CPT sections are affected by the published errata
- How the AMA directs readers to the full corrections list
- Why official errata notices matter for maintaining accurate CPT references
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Physician office staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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