The American Medical Association announced changes to the editorial process for updating its Current Procedural Terminology so that the code set most accurately reflects care, communication and efficiency.
Changes include more face-to-face meetings for physicians and stakeholders to give input; creating an independent medical adviser role to advise CPT staff on processes; and communicating better with entities that request a code change.
The AMA also aims to make the process more transparent and fair.
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Changes include more face-to-face meetings for physicians and stakeholders to give input; creating an independent medical adviser role to advise CPT staff on processes; and communicating better with entities that request a code change.
The AMA also aims to make the process more transparent and fair.
CPT copyright 2013 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
More Articles on Coding, Billing and Collections:
5 Benefits of ICD-10 for Physicians
AHIMA Elects Dr. Angela Kennedy as 2014 President, Board Chair
12 Statistics for Ambulatory Surgery Center Revenue Cycle Management