CPT® 2022: Prepare for This 99211 Revision Effective Jan. 1

Why This Topic Matters

These updates affect everyday coding workflows across E/M, laboratory, and immunization services. Understanding which items are revisions versus carryovers helps practices prepare for year-end transition and reduce claim errors.

Article Sections

1. Don’t Minimize This Office/Outpatient E/M Change

   Discusses a revision to an office/outpatient evaluation and management service in the context of the broader E/M family for 2022.

2. Reconsider These Old COVID-19 Tests

   Covers familiar COVID-19 laboratory and pathology-related test codes referenced as part of the 2022 update cycle.

3. Don’t Forget About These Old Vaccine and Administration Codes

   Reviews vaccine-related CPT® items highlighted as already familiar in the 2022 discussion, including additional vaccine codes noted for Medicare practices.