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Myth or fact? Only those providing care can enter billing codes

Some health care organizations permit only physicians and others who perform a service to enter or change diagnosis codes. Are they on the right track?

Sustainability
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Nov. 15, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA summary: 2025 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule final rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 1, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Crucial legislation would improve maternal health outcomes and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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CPT code set keeps pace with health care technology, innovation

Health care innovations are emerging rapidly. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 2025 code set will help physicians keep up.

CPT®
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AMA in the News: September 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for September 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Sept. 20, 2024: Advocacy Update other news

CPT Assistant article provides guidance on reporting prior authorization work and more in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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CPT code set updated to include vaccines for bird flu H5N8 strain

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) bird-flu vaccine codes created in advance of possible emergency-use authorization, if needed.

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AMA releases CPT 2025 code set

Universal codes for medical services and procedures expand with innovations in patient care.

Press Releases
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How do you integrate behavioral health and primary care? Use CPT

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set gives primary care practices a foundation for integrating behavioral health into their workflow.

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