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Current Procedural Terminology

Coverage of Current Procedural Terminology in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 5 · 08:30 UTCMost recent: May 5 · 08:30 UTC
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Rep. James Comerperson1American Medical Associationorganization1Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servicesorganization1Medicaretopic1Medicaidtopic1
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  • HEALTHMay 5 · 08:30 UTCSTAT NEWS
    STAT+: Top lawmaker takes aim at doctor lobby, linking AMA’s billing codes to fraud fight

    A key House Republican, Rep. James Comer, is investigating the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology coding system, suggesting its complexity may contribute to improper billing and higher costs in Medicare and Medicaid. The lawmaker is requesting a meeting with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services officials to discuss oversight of the CPT coding system. This investigation is part of a broader effort to fight fraud and abuse.