tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2000 Issue 12

Updates to Breast Biopsy and Arthrodesis Codes Top CPT 2001 Changes

The 2001 CPT manual, which becomes effective Jan. 1, 2001, includes several new codes and code revisions that affect general surgeons. Topping the list of changes is a reorganization of breast biopsy codes that includes three new codes and changes to several others all of which could significantly alter how these procedures are billed. In addition, CPT 2001 includes an example that supports use of modifier -62 (two surgeons) by both surgeons during arthrodesis co-surgery, as well as a new section for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Coinciding with the release of CPT 2001, the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFAs) final...

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