AMA CPT® Assistant - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Correction (March 2009)
March 2009 page 11-end Coding Clarification: Correction In the November 2008 issue of CPT Assistant , on page 5 of the article entitled Pulmonary Procedures-Codes 94720 vs 94725 , an error was made. In the subheading " How DLCO is Measured " the first two sentences are incorrect and should be eliminated. The paragraph should read as follows: To perform the DLCO procedure, the patient is placed in a seated position and exhales to residual volume (RV), then rapidly inhales a mixture of 0.3% carbon monoxide (CO), air, and a tracer gas. Generally, 1-5% helium is added as the tracer...
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Article Overview
This brief correction notice from CPT Assistant addresses a prior article in the pulmonary procedures area and explains that part of the earlier text should be removed and replaced. It is relevant to coding professionals, educators, and auditors who track CPT guidance updates and publication errata. The notice focuses on a clarified procedural explanation rather than a new code policy or comprehensive coding review.
Why This Topic Matters
Errata in coding publications can affect how readers interpret clinical procedure discussions and supporting guidance. Tracking corrections helps maintain consistency with authoritative CPT education materials and reduces reliance on outdated or inaccurate text.
Article Sections
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Coding Clarification: Correction
A correction notice tied to a prior CPT Assistant pulmonary procedures article. The section indicates that a portion of earlier explanatory text is being replaced with updated wording.
What You Will Learn
- How a correction notice is presented in CPT Assistant
- The type of prior article the correction refers to
- The general subject area covered by the corrected passage
- Why published errata matter for coding reference materials
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Clinical documentation educators
- Healthcare reimbursement professionals
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