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1. Key Features of 2022 CPT Code Set Newly Released 2022 CPT Code Set On 7th Sept 2021, the American Medical Association (AMA) released annual update to CPT codes, including the addition of new codes developing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual update to the CPT code set incorporates a series of 15 vaccine-specific codes that are the model for efficiently reporting and tracking immunizations and administrative services against the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Note that CPT is a trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA) and we shared key features of 2022 CPT code set just for reference. 2022 CPT code set and their descriptors can be imported directly into healthcare software solutions using the downloadable CPT 2022 Data File from AMA website. AMA first unveiled vaccine-specific codes in November 2020 in preparation for emergency use authorizations from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA later authorized the use of www.medicalbillersandcoders.com Copyright ©-2021 MBC. All Rights Reserved Call now 888-357-3226 (Toll Free) info@medicalbillersandcoders.com 1

2. three COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson, respectively. Just recently, FDA also granted full approval to the vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech and plans to roll out a third dose of the vaccine to patients to boost immunity. AMA plans to do the same for the Moderna vaccine when the company submits data showing the efficacy of a booster shot. Key Features of 2022 CPT Code Set The 2022 CPT code set includes other changes, which total 405 in total this year. The changes include 249 new codes, 63 deletions, and 93 revisions. AMA has released vaccine-specific codes, including those for the administration of third doses, before FDA authorizations or approvals to help providers prepare for medical coding and documentation. The codes are now also part of the 2022 CPT code set, according to this release. AMA also said the coding changes reflect medical coding demands of innovative care delivery, such as digital health, precision medicine, and augmented intelligence. For example, the Association announced the addition of five new codes in the 2022 CPT code set (98975, 98976, 98977, 98980, 98981) to support innovation in digital medicine services. The codes can be used to report therapeutic remote monitoring, which has become extremely popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. The codes also expand on remote physiologic monitoring codes that were created in 2020 (99453, 99454, 99457, 99458), AMA stated. The CPT Editorial Panel also created new codes for principal care management (99424, 99425, 99426, 99427), which allow physicians and qualified health care professionals to report care management services for patients with one complex chronic condition. To help ensure accurate coding and reporting of COVID-19 vaccines and administration services, the AMA offers a vaccine code finder resource to help identify the appropriate CPT code combination for the type and dose of COVID-19 vaccine provided to each patient. www.medicalbillersandcoders.com Copyright ©-2021 MBC. All Rights Reserved Call now 888-357-3226 (Toll Free) info@medicalbillersandcoders.com 2

3. Medicare policy for principal care management services has been evolving and the new CPT codes, along with revisions to existing CPT codes for care management, better align with Medicare guidelines. These CPT changes add to nearly a decade of coding content work that respond to the reporting needs of physicians and others who help manage the chronic conditions of America’s aging population. We hope that this article has given you an idea of key features of newly released 2022 CPT code set. MedicalBillersandCoders (MBC) is leading provider of medical billing and coding services. Our billing and coding expertise over various medical specialities ensures quick and accurate insurance reimbursements. To get latest updates on medical billing and coding, subscribe to our newsletter or visit our latest blog section. www.medicalbillersandcoders.com Copyright ©-2021 MBC. All Rights Reserved Call now 888-357-3226 (Toll Free) info@medicalbillersandcoders.com 3