Tag: CPT Coding Updates

Medical Coding Updates Before 2026

Top Medical Coding Updates Every Practice Must Review Before 2026

As we approach 2026, the world of medical coding is experiencing a significant shift. This period is arguably one of the most consequential in recent memory. Changes in regulations, the demands of payers, evolving documentation standards, and the increasing influence of technology are all converging to redefine how medical practices handle service reporting, revenue capture, […]
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Compliance checklist

2025 Compliance Checklist for Coders & Billers

The world of medical billing and coding is not what it used to be—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. As healthcare continues to evolve into a more digital, value-based, and patient-centric system, the role of coders and billers is more important—and more regulated—than ever. If you’re a coder or biller, you’re not just crunching […]
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Coding Changes Impacting

CPT 2024 Coding Changes Impacting General Surgery and Specialties

The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Phrasing (CPT)* code set is overhauled every year. This year, numerous of the upgrades are time-based codes, which may influence when they may be detailed. This article depicts CPT 2024 Coding Updates that are pertinent to common surgery and related specialties. Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in CPT 2024 Coding […]
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Navigating E&M Code Changes

Navigating E&M Code Changes

It is expected that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will release a completely revamped version of the evaluation and management (E&M) codes by 2021, particularly for the office visit codes (999201-99205 and 99211-99215). In addition to the changes to the office visit codes, there were significant changes to the 2023 guidelines. These […]
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Master CPT 2022 Coding With This Expert Overview

CPT 2022 Code Updates

The CPT 2022 code updates introduced significant revisions across nearly every section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. These changes affect Evaluation and Management (E/M), surgery, pathology, laboratory, radiology, anesthesia, and COVID-19 vaccine administration. Staying current with these revisions is essential for accurate coding, compliant claim submission, and optimal reimbursement. Overview of CPT […]
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Deciphering the CPT Code Changes

Deciphering the CPT Code Changes

The American Medical Association (AMA) publishes the Current Procedural Terminology code set changes every year, usually in September, for the upcoming new year. The changes impacting CPT 2020 were released on September 4, 2019. There was a total of 394 CPT code changes, of which, 58 affect the surgery center market. 2020 CPT Code Changes […]
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CPT update

CPT 2020 and CPT 2021: Catch a Glimpse

Preview of CPT® Code Changes for 2020 and 2021 The CPT® Editorial Panel’s February 2019 meeting introduced several key updates set to take effect in CPT 2020 and 2021, including significant revisions, deletions, and additions across multiple specialties. Major Changes for CPT 2021 The most notable update is the revision of office and outpatient E/M […]
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CPT Modifiers 52 and 53 vs. 73 and 74

CPT Modifiers 52 and 53 vs. 73 and 74

Modifier 74 description: Modifier 74 is used in the medical billing and coding field to indicate that a surgical procedure performed in an outpatient setting was terminated due to extenuating circumstances. When this modifier is applied to a billing code, it signifies that the procedure was initiated but discontinued before completion due to reasons beyond […]
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