Current Procedural Terminology, perhaps better known by its abbreviation “CPT,” is the coding system the medical field uses to document healthcare services during a procedure. This system is extensive ...

The 2026 CPT code set includes several additions and updates for spine procedures. Here are seven developments to know, according to the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery: 1.

If the surgeon leaves the incision of a simple or single abscess removal open to drain on its own, CPT 10060 should be used. If there is need to place a drain or pack to allow for continuous drainage ...

Vi Dodd, a certified professional coder at Richmond, Va.-based Medarva Stony Point Surgery Center, spoke with Becker’s ASC Review about best practices and guidelines for coding and billing four common ...

Major changes are coming quickly to the Psychiatry section of the American Medical Association's (AMA's) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, which are used for billing and documentation for ...

As a writer for McKnight’s, I find nothing more gratifying than when I receive questions from readers seeking more clarification and guidance after a blog. We came to you at the beginning of November ...

Physicians who use the Practice Fusion electronic medical record (EMR) will have to pay separately for CPT code licensing fees next year -- and there has been confusion over the price. CPT codes are ...

The American Medical Association released its CPT 2026 code set, which includes the new CPT code 63032 fr bone-anchored annular closure, Intrinsic Therapeutics said Oct. 24. The new add-on CPT code ...