2017 CPT Coding Update

摘要

THE 2017 UPDATE to the CPT code set brings fewer new codes than in previous years but more guideline changes and clarifications, as well as revisions in code description. One Appendix is deleted and a new one is created. There are a total of 149 new CPT codes, 498 revised codes, and 81 deleted codes. There are no new Evaluation and Management codes for 2017, and only one Evaluation and Management code is deleted. Medicare coverage for chronic care management and prolonged services has increased. Medicare has covered only code 99490 for 20 minutes of clinical staff time spent managing the patient's chronic conditions. For 2017, two CPT codes existing since 2013 will be covered by Medicare.