Pathology/Lab Coding Alert
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2004 CPT Lab Code Changes
Published on Thu Jan 01, 2004
CPT introduces almost 60 code additions, deletions and revisions for laboratory and pathology in 2004, and you'll need to master these codes quickly to avoid denials.
Use this chart to familiarize yourself with the codes you'll be using starting Jan.1, 2004, and as a handy reference throughout the year.
Beginning this month, Pathology/Lab Coding Alert will take an in-depth look at what these codes mean for your lab. For starters, read "CPT 2004 Updates Protein Codes - We'll tell you how to navigate the changes" on page 1 and "News You Can Use: CPT 2004 Adds Antigen Detection Codes" in this issue.
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Pathology/Lab Coding Alert
- CPT 2004 Updates Protein Codes
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2004 CPT Lab Code Changes
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