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 AMA on Thursday released its Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2026 code set adding 288 new codes designating the latest advances in medical, surgical, and diagnostic services available to ...
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 ...