CPT® 2016: Rev Up Your General Surgery Coding for Next Year

Why This Topic Matters

Annual CPT revisions can change how common surgical and interventional services are reported. Staying current helps practices prepare for coding updates, avoid using deleted entries, and recognize newly created codes tied to general surgery and vascular procedures.

Article Sections

1. Count Biopsies for Mediastinoscopy

   This section discusses a change affecting mediastinoscopy reporting within the CPT update. It focuses on how the affected procedure family is being reorganized for 2016.

2. Check Out Biliary Coding Overhaul

   This section covers a broad revision to biliary-tree-related CPT coding. It highlights deletions and new code creation for several procedure categories within the same anatomical and service area.

3. Differentiate Intracranial Thrombectomy

   This section reviews CPT changes involving vascular thrombectomy and infusion therapy services. It addresses how the code set separates intracranial services from other arterial procedures.

4. Acquaint Yourself With This New Abdominal Sclerotherapy Code

   This section introduces a new CPT option for abdominal fluid-collection sclerotherapy. It places the update in the context of minimally invasive management of cystic conditions.