2012 AMA Changes in CPT Coding
January 1, 2012
Re: 2012 AMA CPT Code Changes
Dear Valued Client:
The American Medical Association (AMA) has made Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code changes to the 2012 edition of the CPT coding manual. Along with other annual updates, there are a significant number of newly assigned codes for molecular diagnostics.
On November 1, 2011, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the following:
· CMS will not implement the new tier codes for Medicare/Medicaid claims for calendar year 2012.
· CMS will continue to use the 2011 molecular codes for the reporting and payment for these services, and will not publish valuations for these new codes at this time.
For many third party payers, including Medicare and Medicaid, we will continue billing with the 2011 molecular codes; however, we will be prepared to bill the 2012 molecular tier codes as third party payers implement.
If you need additional information, please refer to the 2012 AMA CPT Code book or click here.
We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to serve all of your laboratory needs.
Sincerely,
Ron G. Schlesinger, MD
Medical Director, Diagnostic Laboratory of