CPT - Current Procedural Terminology
CPT® RUC Schedule
View the calendar for the CPT Editorial Panel process and the AMA-Specialty Society RVS Update process.
CPT Editorial Panel Meeting
The CPT Editorial Panel meeting will take place February 2-4, 2012 at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, AZ. Online registration for the meeting is now closed, but you may register to attend the meeting at the hotel in the foyer of the Grand Ballroom. Onsite registration will be available on the following dates and times:
- Wednesday Feb 1st — 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday Feb 2nd — 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Friday Feb 3rd — 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday Feb 4th — 7:00 a.m. – Noon
An updated version of the Schedule of Events and a list of Code Change Applications that will be discussed at the February 2012 CPT Editorial Panel meeting are available for your review. This list includes the CPT Code(s) that are included in each proposal as well as a description of the request. The Agenda for the February 2012 CPT Editorial Panel meeting is also available. Please note that the items listed on the Agenda may change between now and the date of the meeting. Updated versions of the Panel Agenda will be posted to this website.
The October 2011 Panel Meeting Summary of Actions is a list of the applications discussed at the October CPT Editorial Panel Meeting and descriptions of the actions taken by the Panel on the applications.
Sign up to receive notification regarding individual applications presented and the subsequent actions taken as part of the CPT Editorial Panel Meeting Agenda. In addition to receiving email messages on "Panel Agenda Applications and Subsequent Actions", you may elect to have messages sent to you on other CPT topics through the CPT Email Notifications Listserv sign-up page.
Slide presentations used by Facilitators during the October 2011 Advisors Annual meeting sessions are available as PDF documents.
CPT Process Rules
The CPT Process Rules documents are provided for reference for those individuals participating in the CPT Editorial or Workgroup processes to provide an understanding of the standards and expectations in place to ensure the integrity and quality of the CPT Code process and the resulting CPT code set.
These are the current versions of the CPT Process Rules Documents. Updates may be made periodically to these documents as the processes evolve.
- CPT Editorial Panel AdHoc Workgroup Organizational Structure and Processes
- Review of CPT Editorial Panel Actions - Requests for Reconsideration
- Application FAQ's
- Statement on Lobbying
Medication Administration Workgroup
At its October 2011 meeting, the CPT Editorial Panel postponed consideration of the establishment of CPT code(s) for new oral medication administration to represent the clinical nursing staff utilization associated with oral drug(s) requiring nursing staff extended patient post-oral administration or "inhaled" drug administration monitoring performed in an outpatient office/clinic setting. This announcement requests that interested individuals contact AMA staff if they are interested in participating in this workgroup that will be examining the following:
- Assessment of the need and appropriate code structure for reporting extended face-to-face clinical staff time post-oral drug administration including "inhaled" drugs.
- Consideration of the use of observation time or face-to-face staff time for the services provided.
- Determination of the need for physician availability as in codes 93660 - 96450, 96542.
- Determination of an appropriate time unit and minimum threshold.
- Determination of instructions for reporting the service in addition to the primary codes for drug administration, and the potential overlap with the clinical staff time post administration included in these services.
The Workgroup seeks input from individuals who can provide any relevant information regarding:
- the code(s) (other than E/M) typically reported, and services typically provided at the time of the drug administration;
- the names/types of drugs that may require this or a similar level of service;
- any information regarding staff utilization, the time unit for monitoring post administration;
- types of additional monitoring services (eg, ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure), and
- the number of times this service might be provided (eg, once, monthly, every three months) in the outpatient setting required for observation of the patient for adverse effects following the administration of oral or inhalant drugs.
To complete your request for participation, please provide comments in writing on information within your specific expertise on the bullets. Please submit your response with the relevant information by Dec. 10, 2011, to the Medication Administration Workgroup by return email.
Upon receipt of notifications of interest in participation on this workgroup and identification by the workgroup chairs and AMA staff of the appropriate subject matter experts, you will be notified via email by AMA staff of any upcoming Medication Administration Workgroup meetings.
Molecular Pathology Coding
A brief history of the Molecular Pathology Coding Workgroup is available.
CPT® and RBRVS 2012 Annual Symposium
The 2012 CPT and RBRVS Annual Symposium was held in Chicago Nov. 16-18, 2011. We also introduced the AMA's ICD-10-CM Workshop on Nov 15-16, 2011. Review the program information for these exciting events.
This is the list of those who attended the 2012 CPT and RBRVS Symposium.
2012 CPT and RBRVS Annual Symposium Speakers' Slide Presentations
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- 2013 CPT and RBRVS Symposium
Nov 14-16, 2012
Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile - 2014 CPT and RBRVS Symposium
Nov 13-15, 2013
Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
CPT® Changes 2012 and ICD-10-CM Workshops
Get the insider’s view to the process, rationale and application for numerous changes to CPT® 2012 direct from the source of CPT and also learn how to best prepare for the transition to ICD-10-CM with these helpful Workshops
Learn more about the CPT Changes 2012 Workshops
Learn more about the ICD-10-CM Workshops
CPT® Network
The CPT® Network is an internet-based system that provides members and subscribers the tools to quickly research a database of commonly asked questions and clinical examples (vignettes). If the answer to a specific question cannot be found in the database, authorized users will have the capability to submit an electronic inquiry using a standardized form directly to the staff of CPT coding experts.
CPT®/RVU Search
The CPT®/RVU Search is a free search engine gives users of CPT the opportunity to perform CPT code searches and obtain information about Medicare's relative value payment amount associated with the codes.
CPT® process
Did you ever wonder how a CPT code becomes a code? Learn about how CPT codes are maintained and the committees involved, or download an application to request a new code or change an existing CPT code. Note: the Code Change Request form is revised periodically. The current form was updated on Jan. 26, 2012, and this version of the Code Change Request form should be used when submitting a request for a new or changed code.
The link to the schedule of Editorial Panel meetings, RUC meetings, and deadlines for submission of CPT applications for each CPT book Production cycle on the CPT/RUC Calendar is found at the top of this page.
CPT® code information and education
Keep abreast of CPT Code updates and educational opportunities. Learn about the early release of CPT codes and the annual CPT educational symposium. View the new codes scheduled for implementation on January 1st. Use the CPT Errata to bring yourself up-to-date on corrections to your CPT books. If you want to test your coding skills, go to Online Education to earn up to 3 Continuing Medical Education credits.
E-mail notifications
Sign up to receive e-mail notification when changes are posted to the AMA Web site for CPT Announcements, Category II codes, Category III codes, Vaccine codes, Errata and Panel Agenda Proposals and Subsequent Actions. You may also receive notice when registration opens for the CPT Editorial Panel meeting.
CPT® products and services
Information on AMA's CPT Products and Services. Downloadable copies of the CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS files are available for purchase.
CPT® Licensing
The AMA is committed to making CPT widely available at low cost. The AMA holds copyright on CPT and use or reprinting of CPT in any product or publication requires a license. License applications are available here.
CPT® Assistant coding consultation
Back issues of CPT Assistant are available to AMA members providing answers to frequently asked questions from coding professionals.
HCPCS - Special announcements and reports
Information based on the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
ICD-9-CM 2009 product updates and errata
Post-publication updates for the ICD-9-CM products
