2015 CPT Coding Changes will have Mixed Effects on Payment for General Surgeons

Linda Barney, Mark T. Savarise

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Abstract

Significant changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding are being implemented in 2015, although not all of these changes were accepted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This article provides reporting and payment information about the codes that are relevant to general surgery and its closely related specialties.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)17-26
Number of pages10
JournalBulletin of the American College of Surgeons
Volume100
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Medicine

Keywords

  • Clinical Coding
  • Fees and Charges
  • General Surgery
  • Insurance, Health, Reimbursement
  • International Classification of Diseases

Disciplines

  • Health and Medical Administration

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