AMA CPT® Assistant - 2008 Issue 6 (June)
Introduction (June 2008)
June 2008 page 14f Introduction, definition of "Results, Testing, Interpretation, and Report" Question: Does the definition of "Results, Testing, Interpretation, and Report" in the Instructions for Use of the CPT Codebook apply to all of CPT or only the Radiology section? Answer: In CPT 2008 , these instructions have been removed from the individual sections, and a revised definition has been placed in the Instructions for Use of the CPT Codebook , found in the Introduction of the codebook, because this definition is relevant to all instances of these terms in the CPT codebook. The definition has been expanded to clarify...
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Article Overview
This CPT Assistant article discusses an update to the CPT Codebook introduction that standardizes the definition of a key terms group used throughout the codebook. It is relevant for coders and billing staff who rely on CPT guidance and want to understand how the introductory material relates to the broader code set. The article focuses on the revised language, its placement in the codebook, and the general context for interpreting those terms.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding where this definition applies helps readers use CPT introductory guidance consistently across the code set. The article is useful for professionals who need to stay current with CPT editorial updates and terminology used in documentation and reporting.
Article Sections
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June 2008 page 14f
A brief introductory note identifying the publication page and the topic addressed in the issue.
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Introduction, definition of "Results, Testing, Interpretation, and Report"
A question-and-answer discussion of where the CPT Codebook definition applies and why the language was revised in the introduction.
What You Will Learn
- How the CPT Codebook introduction addresses a revised terms definition
- What broad scope the updated guidance is intended to cover
- How the article frames the relationship between testing, results, interpretation, and reporting
- Why placement of the definition in the introduction matters for CPT users
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare documentation specialists
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