Introduction

The 2024 updates to the CPT codes mark significant additions to various medical procedures, including vaccines, auditory device programming, cardiac procedures, and therapy activations. These changes, detailed at Learn.TheCodingDoctors.com, ensure that healthcare professionals can keep pace with evolving medical practices.

New CPT Codes for Vaccines and Treatments

• CPT Code 90589: Chikungunya virus vaccine for intramuscular use.
• CPT Code 90623: Meningococcal pentavalent vaccine for intramuscular use.
• CPT Code 90683: Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine for intramuscular use.

These additions reflect the ongoing efforts to prevent infectious diseases through immunization.

New CPT Codes for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

• CPT Code 92622: Diagnostic analysis and programming of an auditory osseointegrated sound processor; first 60 minutes.
• CPT Code 92623: Additional diagnostic analysis and programming of an auditory osseointegrated sound processor.
• CPT Code 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy.
• CPT Code 93150 - 93153: Codes related to the interrogation, programming, and therapy activation of implanted phrenic nerve stimulator systems, including during polysomnography.
• CPT Code 93584 - 93588: Venography procedures for various congenital heart defects, including venous systems and venovenous collaterals.
• CPT Code 96547 - 96548: Intraoperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) procedure codes, reflecting time increments.
• CPT Code 97037: Application of low-level laser therapy for post-operative pain reduction.
• CPT Code 97550 - 97552: Caregiver training for facilitating the patient's functional performance at home or community, including group sessions.

Revised CPT Codes for Enhanced Precision

• CPT Code 96446: Chemotherapy administration into the peritoneal cavity via an implanted port or catheter, now with added guidelines and revised descriptors.
• CPT Code 96920 - 96922: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis, with revised descriptors for different treatment areas.

Conclusion

The new and revised CPT codes for 2024 demonstrate an emphasis on expanding the scope of medical procedures and ensuring that coding practices accurately reflect the latest advancements in healthcare. The detailed updates allow for more precise documentation and billing, which is essential for providing high-quality care and maintaining the efficiency of healthcare services. For medical professionals seeking to stay updated on these critical changes, Learn.TheCodingDoctors.com offers resources and information designed to support your continuing education in medical coding.