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2025 CPT Code Changes Simplified: What Your HIM Team Needs to Know
January 1, 2025, is the effective date for all 2025 CPT code changes. This includes 420 updates: 270 new codes, 112 code deletions, and 38 revisions to existing codes (AMA). Some of these changes will not directly affect health information management functions.
Read MoreUnlocking the 2024 CPT Updates: What You Need to Know
The 2024 CPT updates are nothing short of revolutionary, with 349 editorial adjustments, including 230 additions, 49 deletions, and 70 revisions. In total, over 11,000 medical procedures and services are receiving an updated coding system.
Read MoreResource Center: CPT Coding Guidelines & Updates
Medical coders are expected to maintain their coding knowledge and keep up with the frequent code and guideline changes. We’ve assembled a list of all the CPT coding guidelines and updates from recent years into one informational Resource Center.
Read More2022 CPT Code Updates Feature 24 COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Codes in New Code Set
The 2022 CPT code updates have been released, with the CPT code book available in late October or early November. Over 400 editorial changes are included in the 2022 edition, with 249 new codes, 63 deletions, and 93 revisions.
Read More2021 CPT Code Updates Cover CPT Radiology, Evaluation & Management, Category III Codes, & More
Latest CPT Code 86413 & CPT Code 99072 Report COVID-19 Special Services & Tests
The AMA CPT Editorial Panel has expedited the publication of two new CPT codes to document the latest in COVD-19 testing and medical services (AMA, 2020). These new Category I codes for COVID-19 supplies, services, and tests are available for review on the AMA’s Public Health Resource Center (AMA, 2020).
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