Track E/M Components Using New CPT Section
Question: A colleague told me that CPT 2004 includes a new code category. What is it and how will we use it? Answer: Yes, CPT introduces Category II codes for 2004. Although you may report more codes, you won't see any additional reimbursement. AMA will release new codes for this section semi-annually, and you can find them on the AMA/CPT Web site www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3885.html. They will be published in the CPT each year.
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CPT's new Category II adds supplemental tracking codes for performance measurements. AMA adds this section to comply with HIPAA regulation requirements. These codes will not affect reimbursement. Instead, AMA hopes that these codes will facilitate data collection about quality of care, and some of the codes may relate to healthcare professionals' compliance with state or federal law. You should be aware of the following:
The Category II codes that will be effective Jan. 1, 2004, are:
