Master The Codes

For most executives in the health care field, coding is either something they find fascinating or avoid discussing. CPT codes (Current Procedural Terminology) are a uniform nomenclature for coding medical procedures and services. The challenge is that the CPT code set is a work in progress.

Just last month, the American Medical Association (AMA) issued a new code for psychological support during the administration of psychedelic treatments. The code will be effective in 2024 (see American Medical Association Published Language For New Codes For Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies). The first code (0820T) is for a health care professional to be reimbursed . . .