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Sample format for required CPT® clinical vignettes

Find samples for required CPT® clinical vignettes, including the typical patient treated and description of procedures or services rendered.

CPT®
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FAQ: CPT® applications

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the CPT application process.

CPT®
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Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)

View special announcements and reports that relate to CPT coding, HCPCS and ICD errata.

CPT®
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Statement on lobbying

Read the AMA's position on applicants attempting to influence either CPT Advisors or the Editorial Panel on a code change request.

CPT®
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CPT® Network offers resources for coding questions and challenges

Subscribe to the AMA’s CPT® Network for tools to research a knowledge base of FAQs and clinical examples. Authorized users can submit an electronic inquiry directly to CPT coding experts.

CPT®
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Get the definitive resource for Medicare coding and billing

The CPT®/RVU 2016 Data File contains the comprehensive set of CPT® and HCPCS procedure codes payable under Medicare. If you’re seeking to import the 2016 RVUs into existing claims and billing systems, this is the product you need.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Top 10 newsmakers for physicians in 2015

Among the biggest news stories for physicians in 2015 included the end of an era for Medicare, the launch of one of the most complex practice changes in recent decades, and the continued advancement of patient care.

Medicare & Medicaid
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How to handle ICD-10 issues

With the arrival of the Oct. 1 implementation deadline for ICD-10, you need to be sure your practice can take care of any claims processing issues that result from using the new code set. The AMA’s ICD-10 Web page allows you to report any issues your practice is experiencing with how Medicare is processing claims now that the ICD-10 code set is in effect.

Claims Processing
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ICD-10 code mapping tools--can you trust them?

The Oct. 1 compliance deadline for ICD-10 implementation is just days away, and many physician practices may be relying on the aid of coding tools to help ease the transition from the ICD-9 code set. Experts caution that you should verify the accuracy of these tools and make sure the code best represents the patient’s diagnosis.

Claims Processing