Current Procedural Terminology, perhaps better known by its abbreviation “CPT,” is the coding system the medical field uses to document healthcare services during a procedure. This system is extensive ...
CPT coding is the language of medical billing, and mastering it can mean the difference between smooth reimbursements and costly denials. From avoiding common mistakes to staying ahead of annual ...
The 2026 CPT® updates bring sweeping changes to radiology coding, adding advanced imaging and interventional procedure codes while refining existing descriptors. With audits intensifying and ...
At the 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago on June 16, Stephanie Ellis, RN, CPC, with Ellis Medical Consulting, discussed 15 current procedure ...
Many surgical coding mistakes result from misinterpretation of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) wording. When the CPT editorial panel works on a code description, significant time is spent ...
The Current Procedural Terminology code for SCODI was originally developed as a glaucoma diagnostic test. Retina diagnosis usage and codes were added to the coverage, and finally, in 2011, anterior ...