CPT® 2018: Catch Up to New Category III Code Options

Why This Topic Matters

Category III codes are used to report emerging services before they may be moved, revised, or deleted, so keeping up with these updates supports accurate reporting and current coding workflows.

Article Sections

1. Find new ways to report certain laser scar revisions

   Introduces the article’s focus on newer approaches to reporting scar-related procedures and the general clinical context for the updates.

2. Check Out New Codes

   Summarizes the newly added Category III options discussed in the article and the procedural areas they relate to.

3. Understand Category III

   Explains the general purpose of Category III codes, their temporary status, and how they are positioned within CPT guidance.

4. Check expiration

   Covers the maintenance aspect of temporary codes and the need to verify ongoing validity over time.