AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2020 Quarter 3; For Your Information
New CPT Category III codes effective July 1, 2020
The following CPT Category III codes were released by the AMA in January 2020 for implementation on January 1 or July 1, 2020 as indicated in the table below. CPT Code Long Descriptor Effective Date 0572T Insertion of substernal implantable defibrillator electrode January 1, 2020 0573T Removal of substernal implantable defibrillator electrode January 1, 2020 0574T Repositioning of previously implanted substernal implantable defibrillator-pacing electrode January 1, 2020 0575T Programming device evaluation (in person) of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system with substernal electrode, with iterative adjustment of the implantable device to test the function of the device and select optimal permanent programmed...
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Article Overview
This article is a CPT Category III update for coders, billing teams, and other healthcare professionals who track new and temporary procedure codes. It reviews the 2020 release of new Category III codes and organizes them by effective date, making it useful for readers who need to monitor coding updates and identify which new procedures are being added to the code set.
Why This Topic Matters
Category III updates can affect reporting workflows, charge capture, and system maintenance. Articles like this help practices stay current with newly released codes and their effective dates so they can review whether any of the covered procedures apply to their services.
Article Sections
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Introduction
Provides a brief overview of the CPT Category III code release and notes the implementation timing covered by the article.
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January 1, 2020 effective codes
Lists the subset of new CPT Category III codes effective at the start of 2020 in tabular form.
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July 1, 2020 effective codes
Lists the subset of new CPT Category III codes effective midyear in 2020 in tabular form.
What You Will Learn
- How the article organizes newly released CPT Category III codes by effective date.
- What general areas of clinical and procedural reporting are represented in the 2020 update.
- How the update can support awareness of code set maintenance and timing.
- Which types of services were added to the CPT Category III code set in 2020.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle teams
- Clinical documentation staff
Codes Discussed
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