tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2008 Issue 3

Refined Descriptor Language and New Vascular Codes Top CPT 2008 Changes

G-tube procedure codes also undergo extensive revisions While numerous small tweaks and a few code "renumberings" make up the bulk of CPT changes affecting general surgery practices in the new year, you will also find a number of important, all-new codes for vascular grafts and abdominal tumor excisions, among others. Begin familiarizing yourself with all the changes now so you can transition to the new year without missing a beat -- or filing an outdated claim. Breathe Easy: CPT Revamps Chest Code Changes The lung/pleura surgery portion of CPT gets five new codes -- but they-re not really new...

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