Tag: CPT Coding Updates

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 […]
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 […]