“Code 27415 for open osteochondral allograft, knee, open, is an existing CPT code, which is newly-added to the Medicare ASC list for 2014 with an average Medicare payment of $2,242,” says Ms. Ellis.

Appendix P is the list of CPT codes for services that are typically performed face-to-face but may be rendered via a real-time (synchronous) interactive audio and video telecommunications system.

Although knowing couples therapy CPT codes will help you negotiate insurance reimbursement, the real worth of treatment is found in its ability to improve your relationship.

Insurers use CPT codes to determine how much money to pay providers. The same CPT codes are used by all providers and payers to make the billing process consistent and to help reduce errors.

The AMA CPT® Editorial Panel convenes experts, including clinicians, specialty societies and advisors, to review clinical innovation and develop codes that reflect current medical practice.

Included in the list of CPT codes is sacroplasty (0200T and 0201T), a category three code, temporary code for emerging technologies and procedures.