CPT® 2013: Get the Skinny Straight From the AMA

Why This Topic Matters

Annual CPT updates can affect how services are reported across multiple specialties, and this article points readers to AMA resources that help track those changes. It is especially relevant for practices that need to stay current on broad terminology shifts, revised procedure reporting, and correction notices issued during the year.

Article Sections

1. Check Out Symposium Slides

   Introduces AMA symposium slide resources and summarizes the broad categories of CPT 2013 topics discussed there. The section points readers to the types of annual update content covered in the presentation materials.

2. Broaden healthcare provider terminology

   Discusses a large set of CPT 2013 terminology updates affecting how services are described across the code set. The section frames these changes as part of a broader move toward more inclusive provider language.

3. Clarify EGD coding

   Covers gastroenterology-related CPT 2013 update materials and the related symposium presentation. The section also references the article’s discussion of revised upper GI endoscopy reporting and associated guidance resources.

4. Capture care coordination

   Introduces newly added transitional care management services in CPT 2013 and the symposium materials discussing care coordination. The section focuses on the broader category of post-discharge management and coordination reporting.

5. Continue enjoying ERX incentives

   Summarizes the article’s discussion of electronic prescribing incentive adjustments and related Medicare payment policy context. The section highlights the program timing and why the issue is relevant to participating providers.

6. Find Errata Online

   Explains the availability of AMA errata resources for CPT 2013 and the role of online corrections. The section emphasizes that the page is updated during the year and is meant to help users track amendments.