If you believe the CPT Editorial Panel (Panel) made an error in a final action, you may submit a request for reconsideration. This process is intended for applicants, interested parties and organizations who may be affected by the decision and believe it meets at least one of two standards for granting a request for reconsideration.
As of May 2025, the process has been updated to ensure a faster, more transparent experience for applicants and other stakeholders.
How the process works
Step 1: Submit the request for reconsideration
- Within 14 days of the posting of Summary of Panel Actions on the CPT website, a request must be submitted in writing with a clear explanation of the reconsideration standard you believe applies.
Step 2: Executive Committee review
- If recommended, the request for reconsideration will be reviewed by the Panel at either a special virtual meeting or the next regularly scheduled meeting.
- If not recommended, the Panel will review the matter at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
The Executive Committee of the Panel meets shortly after the deadline to review whether to recommend that the request meets established standards for reconsideration.
Step 3: CPT Editorial Panel decision
The full Panel votes to either accept or reject the reconsideration request.
For requests that have been recommended to be approved by the Executive Committee:
- If the Panel agrees that one or more of the standards for reconsideration have been met, the tab is reviewed at the next immediate Panel meeting
- If the Panel disagrees and believes none of the standards for reconsideration have been met, the request is closed
For requests that have been recommended to be rejected by the Executive Committee:
- If the Panel agrees that none of the standards for reconsideration have been met, the request is closed
- If the Panel disagrees and believes that one or both standards for reconsideration are met, the tab is reviewed at the next panel meeting
For more detailed information, including how to submit a request and what qualifies for reconsideration, please review the full policy (PDF).
