CPT Coding Bulletin Articles

2024 CPT coding changes (January 2024)

2023 CPT coding changes (January 2023)

2022 CPT coding changes (January 2022)

2021 CPT coding changes (January 2021)

2020 CPT coding changes (January 2020)

2019 CPT coding changes (January 2019)

2018 CPT coding changes (January 2018)

2017 CPT coding changes (January 2017)

2016 CPT coding changes (January 2016)

2015 CPT coding changes (January 2015)

Experts answer FAQs about CPT coding and new hernia repair codes (April 2023)

• Biopsy of gallbladder wall
• Appendectomy with partial cecectomy

Frequently asked questions about CPT coding (August 2022) 

• Intra-abdominal diagnostic ultrasound
• ICG dye and cholangiography

2019 CPT coding changes (January 2019)

• Replacement of gastrostomy tube

CPT coding for hepatobiliary surgery (October 2018)

Frequently asked questions about CPT coding (June 2018)

• Colectomy with loop ileostomy
• Laparoscopic appendectomy with perforation
• Laparoscopic liver biopsy

2015 CPT coding changes (January 2015)

• TAP anesthetic block

Coding for damage-control surgery (August 2013)

Surgical coding across the spectrum (December 2011)

• Page 44: abdominal trauma
• Page 46: gallbladder, hernia

Operative report questions (July 2009)

• Page 52: direct laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy

Cholecystectomy questions (November 2008)

2020 CPT coding changes (January 2020)

• Nipple- and skin-sparing mastectomy
• Breast reduction

ACS responds to frequently asked questions about CPT coding (September 2019)

• Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion

2019 CPT coding changes (January 2019)

• Sentinel lymph node mapping

Frequently asked questions about CPT coding for breast surgery: An update (September 2018)

Coding for nipple-sparing and skin-sparing mastectomies (March 2017)

2015 CPT coding changes (January 2015)

• Breast ultrasound

Frequently asked questions about coding for breast surgery  (September 2014)

Surgical coding across the spectrum (December 2011)

• Page 44: breast surgery

Operative report questions (July 2009)

• Page 53: removal of breast masses

2023 changes to reporting inpatient and observation E/M services (October 2022)

Reporting split/shared visits in 2022 and beyond (April 2022)

What surgeons should know about: Reporting new office/outpatient E/M codes (June 2021)

2021 CPT coding changes affect payment for E/M services (January 2021)

Experts answer FAQs about CPT coding and new hernia repair codes (April 2023)

• Hernia coding scenarios

2023 CPT coding changes (January 2023)

• Anterior abdominal hernia repair

Extensive changes for reporting anterior abdominal hernia repair (November/December 2022)

2020 CPT coding changes (January 2020)

• Orchiopexy

Frequently asked questions about CPT coding (June 2018)

• Inguinal hernia and lipoma of spermatic cord

2020 CPT coding changes (January 2020)

• Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization

ACS responds to frequently asked questions about CPT coding (September 2019)

• Suture ligation of parastomal varices

Correct CPT coding of colectomy procedures: Open or laparoscopic? (July 2019)

Modifier 51 or 59? How to correctly report multiple procedures (April 2019)

• Small bowel resection and laceration repair

2017 CPT coding changes (January 2017)

• Moderate sedation

Coding and reimbursement for colonoscopy (May 2016)

Frequently asked questions about CPT coding (August 2022)

• Completion thyroidectomy

ACS responds to frequently asked questions about CPT coding (September 2019)

• Deep inguinal node biopsy
• Superficial or deep axillary lymph nodes

2019 CPT coding changes (January 2019)

• Inguinofemoral lymph nodes

2016 CPT coding changes (January 2016)

• Mediastinoscopy with biopsy

2023 CPT coding changes (January 2023)

• Implantation of mesh for delayed closure

Reporting excision of soft tissue tumor codes (October 2021)

2020 CPT coding changes (January 2020)

• Grafts, repair

2019 CPT coding changes (January 2019)

• Fine needle aspiration, biopsy

Frequently asked questions about CPT coding (June 2018)

• Excision debridement

2018 CPT coding changes (January 2018)

• Vascular pedicle flaps
• Chemical cauterization

2016 CPT coding changes (January 2016)

• Soft tissue localization

Coding for skin replacement surgery in 2012 (February 2012)

Sentinel lymph node mapping and its relation to biopsy (November 2011)

Coding for debridement (February 2011)

2020 CPT coding changes (January 2020)

• Preperitoneal pelvic packing

Test your CPT coding knowledge for blunt trauma (August 2018)

Test your CPT coding knowledge for penetrating trauma (March 2018)

Coding for damage-control surgery (August 2013)

Effectively using E/M codes for trauma care (June 2013)

Surgical coding across the spectrum (December 2011)

• Page 44: abdominal trauma

2023 CPT coding changes (January 2023) 

• Percutaneous arteriovenous fistula

2020 CPT coding changes (January 2020)

• Exploration of artery without repair
• Vessel assessment prior to creation of hemodialysis access

2019 CPT coding changes (January 2019)

• Catheter-assisted vein sclerotherapy
• Vascular families

2018 CPT coding changes (January 2018)

• Endovascular repair of abdominal aorta/iliac arteries
• Treatment of incompetent veins

Coding for dialysis circuit interventions (July 2017)

2017 CPT coding changes (January 2017)

• Mechanochemical vein ablation
• Dialysis circuit
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening

2016 CPT coding changes (January 2016)

• Intravascular ultrasound

Surgical coding across the spectrum (December 2011)

• Page 45: vascular surgery

ACS responds to frequently asked questions about CPT coding (September 2019)

• Modifier 57

Modifier 51 or 59? How to correctly report multiple procedures (April 2019)

CPT coding for hepatobiliary surgery (October 2018)

• Modifiers 22, 50, 51, and 59

Test your CPT coding knowledge for blunt trauma (August 2018)

Modifier 25 under fire: Are you using it correctly? (December 2016)

The complexities of coding bilateral procedures (October 2013)

• Modifier 50

Surgical coding across the spectrum (December 2011)

• Page 46: modifier 25
• Page 47: modifier 7

Operative report questions (July 2009)

• Page 52: modifier 78

What surgeons should know about: Complying with the No Surprises Act (April 2022)

Medicare enrollment and participation (December 2019)

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary program billing requirements (September 2018)

Unlisted procedures: Strategies for successful reimbursement (August 2017)

Health insurance audit processes, penalties, and appeals (August 2017)

Understanding Medicare Part B incident to billing (August 2016)

Talking the talk: The keys to effective workplace communication (August 2015)

Practically speaking: Reducing your audit risk (September 2010)