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Getting physicians what they need to fight the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by expanding telehealth, support through CPT and more.

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New CPT code for COVID-19 testing: What you should know

With the WHO declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic, streamlined reporting and tracking of the disease is urgent. Learn how to use the new CPT code that will help.

Public Health
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New CPT code announced to report novel coronavirus test

New code expedited for immediate use to streamline data-driven response to COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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March 12, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Emergency COVID-19 funding approved

COVID-19 funding approved by Congress and CMS clarifies coverage and payment in the latest AMA Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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CPT fast tracking code development for novel coronavirus test

If approved, the new CPT code will support the response to the urgent public health need for streamlined reporting of novel coronavirus testing.

Press Releases
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AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

The codes ensure uniform language for medical services and procedures, physicians tell a federal court in a brief, and other uses erode patient trust.

Judicial Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

How 2021 E/M guidelines could ease physicians’ documentation burdens

Learn what you need to know about the new CMS outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines that take effect next year.

CPT®
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4 MIN READ

E/M prep: Get your coding, EHR systems ready for 2021

New office-visit coding criteria are designed to be intuitive but implementing them requires practices to incorporate some change-management strategies and perhaps some outside advice.

CPT®
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E/M prep: Your in-house practice checklist for 2021 transition

New E/M office visit coding guidelines are simpler and more flexible. Learn more from the AMA on what to do in your practice to get the biggest burden relief.

CPT®