AMA Announces Substantial COVID-19 CPT Code Changes as of October 2020
(Last Updated On: October 26, 2020)
The AMA has announced new CPT codes have been created that streamline the novel coronavirus testing currently available in the United States market.
Among these is a new code to describe the additional supplies and clinical staff time required to mitigate transmission of respiratory infectious disease while providing evaluation, treatment, or procedural services during a public health emergency.
For a summary of these new codes, as well as further information regarding COVID-19 CPT coding and guidance, visit AMA’s website by clicking here.
Do note, to utilize these codes in the ChartMaker Medical Suite, you will have to manually add these codes to your system.