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AMA announces CPT update for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Provisional codes assigned to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Press Releases
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New voices, perspective sought as CPT Editorial Panel expands

CPT panel in charge of maintaining “the language of medicine” adds new members fluent in the vocabulary of digital health and emerging medical technology.

CPT® Editorial Panel
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CPT® code set quick reference guide

Use the CPT® code set quick reference guide to learn how CPT can streamline reporting, increase accuracy and efficiency.

CPT® Editorial Panel
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Nearly 250 new CPT codes in store for 2022

The AMA’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set incorporates 24 vaccine-specific codes, among many other changes. Learn what’s new for 2022.

CPT® Editorial Panel
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AMA releases 2022 CPT code set

Updates to medicine’s foundational data-sharing terminology describe COVID-19 vaccinations, tech-inspired services, and chronic care.

Press Releases
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AMA guidance on assessing permanent impairment goes digital

The AMA’s authoritative publication on evaluating patients’ permanent impairment gets updated to align with DSM-5 and goes online, easing the way for future updates.

AMA Guides®
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May 7, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Washington is the first state to require PPE reimbursement and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Medicare boosts pay for COVID-19 vaccine administration

Pay rate raised by nearly double following significant advocacy by the AMA regarding the increased expenses to safely administer the vaccines.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA announces update to COVID-19 vaccine CPT codes

New contingent codes created for Janssen COVID-19 vaccine candidate

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