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This is a simple reference to cross old codes to the new 2017 codes. It is based on the parenthetical notes in CPT. Old Code…

Age has been removed from the following codes and replaced with dosage amounts: 90655 (0.25 mL) 90656 (0.5 mL) 90657 (0.25 mL) 90658 (0.5…

CPT added a code for partial exchange transfusion in the new born period. 36456 – Partial exchange transfusion, blood, plasma or crystalloid necessitating the…

Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Fibroids This is a simple change from a Category III code to a Category I code with no change…

One deleted code, 99420, and two new codes, 96160 and 96161. 96160 – Administration of patient-focused health risk assessment instrument (e.g., health hazard appraisal)…

CPT has changed the descriptions to include better examples of the anatomical sites of a superficial vs. a deep bone biopsy. 20240 – superficial…

Moderate sedation can be reported separately. Appendix G which listed bundled moderate sedation services and the bullseye have been removed from the CPT book….

These changes impact the physician claim only. There is a new modifier, 95, to identify these services. Use this for non-Medicare payers. Medicare will continue…

The new codes for physical therapy evaluations are 97161–97164. 97161 (low complexity) 97162 (moderate complexity) 97163 (high complexity) 97164 (re-evaluation) Minimum documentation requirements are:…