The CPT ® codes is part of the HCPCS coding system. Each year the AMA releases coding additions, deletions and revisions. This year, in addition to these yearly changes, a significant change has been made to the Evaluation and Management Chapter as a whole.
In 2021, CPT ® saw significant changes to Office and Other Outpatient Services Guidelines and their Codes. Some aspects of these changes have been affected for the upcoming year. For 2023 CPT ®, significant changes to the remainder of the E&M coding section have taken place. This includes codes for Prolonged Care. Understanding the new Guidelines and Code descriptors in addition to seeing which codes are deleted is important to anyone working with the E&M Coding system. Other changes can be found in the Integumentary subsection, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and Auditory Systems. Finally, a significant number of new codes can be found in the Digestive Subsection with new codes in 4 different areas.
This webinar will discuss all of the changes to CPT ® for 2023 including the changes to E&M codes such as Hospital Observation, Initial Care codes in the hospital and Nursing Home codes to name a few. Other changes and revisions to coding guidelines and codes will be discussed.
Webinar Objectives
Each of the chapters of CPT will be addressed for both code additions deletions and modifications but changes to guidelines will also be discussed.
Webinar Highlights
Modifications to the E/M codes are among 393 editorial changes in the 2023 CPT code set, including 225 new codes, 75 deletions and 93 revisions. With 10,969 codes that describe the medical procedures and services available to patients, the CPT code set continues to grow and evolve with the rapid pace of innovation in medical science and health technology.
Areas of code change include:
There will also me a new appendix has been added in 2023 with a taxonomy for artificial intelligence/augmented intelligence (AI) applications. This new AI taxonomy provides guidance for classifying various AI-powered medical service applications, such as expert systems, machine learning, or algorithm-based solutions, into one of three categories: assistive, augmentative, or autonomous.
Who Should Attend
Coders, Billers, Office Managers, Practice Managers, NP’s, and PA’s
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Dec 12, 2024 | CPT Coding in 2025: New Codes, Telemedicine Updates, and More! | 60 Mins | $179.00 | |
Nov 26, 2024 | 2025 Essential Updates for Non-Physician Practitioners: Key Insights for NPs and PAs | 60 Mins | $199.00 | |
Sep 24, 2024 | 2025 ICD-10-CM Code Updates & Guidelines: Navigating Key Changes for Accurate Medical Coding | 60 Mins | $149.00 | |
Jul 30, 2024 | Auditing Office E&M Services – Is it a Level 3 or Level 4? | 80 Mins | $199.00 | |
Jul 26, 2024 | Understand The Difference in Level 3 & Level 4 Office Visits, Split/Shared Visits in 2024 & All About Code G2211 | 180 Mins | $399.00 | |
Jun 18, 2024 | G2211 Add-On Code Explained: Maximizing Reimbursement for Primary Care Providers! | 60 Mins | $199.00 |