AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2017 Issue 4; For Your Information
Coding changes related to chest X-ray codes effective January 1, 2018
For CY 2018, the AMA deleted 9 chest x-ray codes and replaced them with new CPT codes which became effective January 1, 2018. The tables on the following page list the terminated and replacement codes. ...
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Article Overview
This article provides a concise overview of CPT chest X-ray coding changes effective January 1, 2018. It is intended for coders, billing staff, and other revenue cycle professionals who need to know that certain prior chest X-ray codes were replaced and to review the associated reference tables in the full article.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to imaging code sets can affect charge capture, claim accuracy, and historical code mapping, so this article helps users identify a specific CPT transition tied to the 2018 calendar year.
What You Will Learn
- Which chest X-ray coding changes were implemented for 2018
- That prior codes were terminated and replaced within CPT
- How to use the article’s reference tables to review the changes at a high level
- Why effective-date awareness matters for imaging documentation and billing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance staff
- Imaging department administrators
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