New procedures and services added to the CPT book are indicated by which symbol?

The bullet symbol is used in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set to indicate newly added procedures and services. Each year, the American Medical Association (AMA) updates the CPT codebook, and any code that has been added or changed during that update is marked with a bullet. This symbol allows providers and coders to quickly identify the most recent additions to the coding system, ensuring that they can stay current with the latest procedures and services that are recognized for billing and documentation purposes.

In contrast, the other symbols in the CPT codebook have different meanings: the circle symbol indicates a modifier that applies to a procedure, the triangle symbol signifies a code that has been revised or updated, and the square symbol is used to denote codes that have been deleted. Understanding these symbols is crucial for accurate coding and billing in outpatient services.