The 2005 coding update

Keep in mind that this is not the end of the 2005 coding changes; there are also new HCPCS level II codes to contend with the advent of the Medicare Final Rules for physician and outpatient hospital-fee schedules. For now, we can prepare for the CPT changes by verifying charge master updates, ensure that fee tickets were corrected, and review any other documents or electronic systems where procedures are captured for billing purposes.