The resources provided on this page are curated to help members understand the complexities of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding and offer insight into the advocacy work conducted by the AAP's Committee on Coding and Nomenclature (COCN) for the development and valuation of these codes.

For coding or payer-related questions/hassles contact the Coding and Payment Hotline.

Coding Education

Coding Fact Sheets

Refer to topical fact sheets to assist in coding for various conditions (eg. ADHD, depression) and services (eg. preventive medicine, chronic care management, osteopathic manipulation).

Vaccine Financing and Coding

Many resources available to navigate through the complexities of vaccine coding and payment. Includes specific resources for influenza and COVID-19 vaccine coding.

Evaluation and Management (E/M)

E/M coding is the backbone of many pediatric specialties and primary care. Mistakes in coding for these services can be costly.

Coding Edits and Modifiers

Familiarize yourself with the most commonly reported modifier, 25. In addition, familiarize yourself with National Correct Coding Initiative edits that can impact how you code and what you can be paid for.

ICD-10-CM Resources

For helpful tips on navigating the ICD-10-CM code set and links to the official code set.

Coding Development

CPT Coding

Learn more about the procedural side of coding. These resources will help to understand how to develop codes as well as the lesser understood but important Category II codes.

COCN Updates

The Committee on Coding and Nomenclature represents the AAP on CPT, RUC and ICD-10-CM issues. Get updates from the work being done in these areas here.

Code Valuation and Payment RBRVS

Learn more about the process of code valuation, in particular the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) including relative value units.

Additional Coding Support

Coding and Payment Hotline

Visit AAP’s revised official landing page for the Coding and Payment Assistance Hotline. This service is available to members and non-members with questions regarding the fundamentals of coding and payment or to flag current payer policy issues.

AAP Pediatric Coding Products

AAP coding resources are completely updated every year to include new and revised codes and examples for their application.

Last Updated

05/08/2025

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics