The CPT coding system and the RBRVS represent the principal means of classification and payment determination for physician services by both private and public third-party payers. The committee is charged with policy development, educational, liaison and advocacy efforts for the APA respecting physician payment issues. Specifically, it will have primary responsibility for:

• AMA CPT process
• AMA RBRVS Update Committee
• APA member services on physician coding and documentation
• Liaison with the Medicare Advisory Corresponding Committee and other APA components regarding coding issues.

Staff Liaison

• Christy Buranaamorn

Committee Members

• Sarah Parsons, D.O. – Chairperson
  2024-2025
• Rebecca Allen, M.D., M.P.H.
  2024-2027
• James Kimball, M.D., DFAPA
  2023-2026
• Joshua Nathan, M.D., DFAPA
  2023-2026
• Joseph Parks, M.D., LFAPA
  2020-2026
• David Safani, M.D., M.B.A., FAPA
  2022-2025
• David Yankura, M.D.
  2022-2025
• Patrick Ying, M.D., DFAPA
  2017-2026
• Allan Anderson, M.D., DLFAPA – Consultant
  2024-2025
• Gregory Harris, DLFAPA – Consultant (RUC Representative)
  2024-2025