Corrections to codes include the following:
- Revise paravertebral spinal nerves and branches guidelines referencing code 64999 and replace with Category III codes 0213T-0218T.
- Under “Pathology and Laboratory — Immunology,” revise second parenthetical note following code 86256 referencing deleted code 86781 and replace with 86780.
- Under “Sleep Testing,” three new parenthetical notes should be inserted following revised code 95806.
Review the entire list of corrections for the CPT 2010 Book (pdf).
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