Current Procedural Terminology codes recently changed for documenting thoracentesis, a puncture made between the ribs to aspirate or remove accumulated fluid from the chest cavity, according to AAPC.

The new Category III CPT code will be published on July 1, 2026 and will become effective for reporting on January 1, 2027.

COMPASS Pathways to hold webinar on new code on Tuesday, July 11, 8:00 am EDT (1:00 pm BST) The approval of the new category CPT III code, announced in May following an application by COMPASS and MAPS ...

Value-focused patient care is transforming medical practice. As rising healthcare costs in the United States challenge the widely used fee-for-service architecture, innovative, patient-centered care ...

The new Category III code, X579T, represents a significant milestone in the clinical and commercial advancement of QT Imaging's technology, recognizing the distinct clinical service enabled by its ...