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 ...

6. Unlisted codes — The coder must choose an unlisted procedure code if no other code exists that describes the services performed. 7. Anatomy — Coders need to be aware of what part of the body the ...

There are substantial changes in store for lower GI endoscopy procedures in 2015. Here are 12 things to know about the revisions, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. • The CPT ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) is a document that correlates Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) ...