AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2009 Issue 1; FOR your INFORMATION
New CPT codes for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
CPT code 61793, Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray or linear accelerator), one or more sessions, was deleted as of December 31st, 2008 and replaced with several new CPT codes. The new CPT codes that replaced CPT code 61793 became effective January 1, 2009, and are listed below. New CPT codes for stereotactic radiosurgery CPT code — Long descriptor 61796—Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion 61797—Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, simple 61798—Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray or linear accelerator)...
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Article Overview
This article covers a CPT coding update for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). It is relevant to coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff working in procedural specialties that report SRS-related services. The article focuses on the code change timeline, the new CPT code family introduced for these services, and the general grouping of services by lesion type and treatment context.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to procedure coding affect charge capture, claims accuracy, and reporting consistency. Readers need to know which CPT code was replaced, what new code family was introduced, and the effective date of the change.
Article Sections
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New CPT codes for stereotactic radiosurgery
Introduces the CPT update for stereotactic radiosurgery and presents the revised code family associated with the service.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames the CPT update for stereotactic radiosurgery
- The general scope of the new code family introduced for SRS reporting
- The timing of the code transition and its relevance to coding reference use
- Which service groupings are addressed in the update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
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