CPT® 2014: New Edition of CPT® Debuts 'Interprofessional Telephone/Internet' E/M Codes

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify which parts of their workflow may be affected by the 2014 CPT update cycle. It is relevant for practices that need to review new reporting options, revised code wording, and specialty-specific additions before the annual code set is fully in use.

Article Sections

1. Interprofessional Telephone/Internet Evaluation and Management Codes

   Introduces a set of new CPT evaluation and management additions related to communication between medical professionals. The section discusses the general purpose and timing of the update.

2. Cerumen Removal Now Strictly Unilateral

   Reviews a revision to cerumen removal reporting and notes a modifier-related update. It also discusses the general shift in wording for this service.

3. CPT Updates Surgery Offerings

   Covers new surgical additions in CPT 2014, including a fluid drainage service and shoulder prosthesis removal changes. It also notes related deletions from prior code options.

4. Radiologists Benefit From ‘4D’ Code

   Summarizes a new radiology add-on code and the broader imaging workflow it supports. The section mentions related primary radiotherapy planning codes.

5. Make Room for More Mo-Path Codes

   Notes that additional molecular pathology testing codes were slated for inclusion in the 2014 code set. The section frames the update as part of a continuing series of annual additions.