What are the updates by the American Medical Association (AMA) to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes?

Answer 1

CPT codes are updated annually by the AMA in 3 main ways for better accuracy and efficiency in reporting.

1. Deletions to remove obsolete codes
2. Revisions to clarify and specify the language in existing codes
3. Additions to introduce new codes to reflect current and emerging care and clinical practice.

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