Added and Deleted CPT codes effective January 1, 2021

As of January 1, 2021, there are new, deleted and replacement codes. Below is a list of codes that have been deleted and the replacement codes. Please go to https://www.aapc.com/evaluation-management/em-codes-changes-2021.aspx       

for a complete list of new, deleted and replacement codes. Please ensure that all claims billed on or after January 1, 2021 do not contain any deleted codes. Check your workable claims queue to address and correct any coding related issues.

Added Codes:

92650- Auditory evoked potentials; screening of auditory potential with broadband stimuli, automated analysis

92651- Auditory evoked potentials; for hearing status determination, broadband stimuli, with interpretation and report

92652- Auditory evoked potentials; for threshold estimation at multiple frequencies, with interpretation and report

92653- Auditory evoked potentials; neurodiagnostic, with interpretation and report

Deleted Codes:

92585- Auditory evoked potentials for evoked response audiometry and/or testing of the central nervous system; comprehensive

92586- Auditory evoked potentials for evoked response audiometry and/or testing of the central nervous system; limited

99201- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 10 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.