AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2023 Quarter 1; For Your Information
New CPT Category III codes
The following Category III codes were released to the American Medical Association’s website on July 1, 2022, with an effective date of January 1, 2023. The codes have been published in the 2023 CPT codebook. CPT Category III Code Long Descriptor Effective Date 0738T Treatment planning for magnetic field induction ablation of malignant prostate tissue, using data from previously performed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination (Do not report 0738T in conjunction with 0739T on the same date of service) January 1, 2023 0739T Ablation of malignant prostate tissue by magnetic field induction, including all intraprocedural, transperineal needle/catheter placement...
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Article Overview
This article reviews new CPT Category III codes released by the American Medical Association and published in the 2023 CPT codebook. It is relevant to coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinical documentation teams who work with emerging procedures and technology-based services. The article covers the code additions, effective dates, and related parenthetical guidance that affects reporting and code pairing.
Why This Topic Matters
These new temporary CPT codes affect how emerging procedures and technology-assisted services are documented and reported for 2023. Understanding the article helps readers identify which services are newly recognized and what related coding guidance accompanies them.
Article Sections
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Introduction
Introduces the new CPT Category III code release, including the publication source and effective date information.
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New CPT Category III codes and reporting notes
Presents the newly added Category III codes in source order along with accompanying reporting notes, applicability guidance, and related references.
What You Will Learn
- Which new CPT Category III codes were released for the 2023 code set
- What general types of services and technologies are represented in the update
- What accompanying reporting notes and related references are included with the codes
- How the article organizes effective-date and publication information
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing specialists
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practice staff
- Clinical documentation teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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