CPT® 2012: Replacing A Pacemaker? Follow CPT®'s New 'Lead'

Why This Topic Matters

CPT updates can change how common thoracic and cardiac procedures are categorized and reported. This article helps coding professionals identify which areas of the code set were revised so they can review their internal references and stay current with annual changes.

Article Sections

1. Pulmonology Codes Get Face Lift

   Discusses CPT changes affecting lung biopsy and related thoracic procedures within pulmonology. The section focuses on the reorganization of this area of the code set and the type of procedures covered.

2. Pacemaker Changes Rock Cardiology Coding

   Covers CPT revisions affecting pacemaker removal, replacement, and pacing cardioverter-defibrillator insertion reporting. The section highlights the cardiac procedure categories updated for 2012.

3. Curious

   Notes an out-of-sequence presentation of newly introduced cardiac codes and mentions additional effective changes to the pacing cardioverter-defibrillator section.