CPT® 2014: Don't Miss These 3 Important Updates to the CPT® 2014 Manual Introduction

Why This Topic Matters

Even when no individual code change is the focus, introductory CPT guidance can affect how the code set is interpreted, how requests for future changes are handled, and how certain service categories are approached. Reviewing these updates helps coding professionals stay aligned with current manual guidance.

Article Sections

1. Who can deliver services

   Discusses updated introductory language about how services are characterized within the CPT code set and how certain practitioner relationships are described in the manual.

2. Submitting code change requests

   Covers revised directions for submitting requests related to CPT nomenclature updates and the application requirements referenced in the introduction.

3. New psych guidelines

   Introduces psychiatric coding guidance added to the manual introduction, including high-level direction related to selecting among service categories.