CPT 2009: Correct These CPT 2009 Errors, AMA Instructs

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Article Overview

This piece covers selected corrections issued for the CPT 2009 manual and explains the broad areas affected, including a general surgery index entry, a cardiology parenthetical note, and a modifier reference update. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to reconcile their CPT reference materials with AMA-issued errata.

Why This Topic Matters

Using an uncorrected CPT manual can lead to confusion when reviewing index references, parenthetical notes, or modifier references. This article helps readers identify that the 2009 CPT book had published corrections that should be reflected in reference materials.

What You Will Learn

  • Which parts of the CPT 2009 manual were corrected by AMA errata
  • What broad areas of the manual were affected by the corrections
  • How published corrections relate to reference-book accuracy and review workflows
  • Where to look for official errata information from the AMA

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Practice managers
  • Clinical documentation and revenue cycle staff

Codes Discussed

  • CPT: 49568
  • CPT: 49652-49657
  • CPT: 93285
  • CPT: 33282
  • CPT: 93279-93284
  • CPT: 93291

Code Ranges Discussed

  • CPT: 49652-49657
  • CPT: 93279-93284

Modifiers Discussed

  • CPT: 22

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