AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2017 Bulletin 1
Anticipated CPT® 2018 Code Changes
Anticipated CPT® 2018 Code Changes A number of radiology and radiation oncology code changes have been proposed for the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2018 code set. Following is a summary of some of the anticipated changes. While this summary lists the code changes proposed and the actions taken by the CPT Editorial Panel, the American Medical Association (AMA) cautions that these actions are a reflection of the discussions from the most recent CPT Editorial Panel meetings, and that future Editorial Panel actions may affect these items. In addition, neither code numbers nor exact wording are considered final until...
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Article Overview
This article reviews anticipated CPT 2018 code changes across radiology, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine. It is useful for coders, billers, and practice staff who need to monitor proposed updates, understand the scope of affected procedure categories, and follow the timing of CPT publication and related professional guidance. The discussion focuses on proposed deletions, revisions, and new code development rather than final published codebook content.
Why This Topic Matters
Tracking proposed CPT changes helps radiology and radiation oncology practices prepare for upcoming documentation, charge capture, and coding workflow updates. It also alerts readers to areas where final code set details may still change before publication.
Article Sections
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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Overview of proposed updates affecting several imaging and vascular procedure groupings. The section summarizes areas where code set revisions, deletions, and new code development were discussed.
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Radiation Oncology
Summary of proposed changes related to radiation oncology procedures and code-set maintenance. The section notes pending updates affecting procedural reporting categories in this specialty.
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Nuclear Medicine
Brief coverage of a proposed nuclear medicine code deletion tied to low use. The section places the change in the broader context of annual CPT maintenance.
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Category III Codes
Discussion of Category III CPT items referenced in the article, including proposed deletions, revisions, and continued tracking of an existing code. The section also references publication timing and related AMA and ACR notices.
What You Will Learn
- Which specialty areas are affected by the anticipated CPT updates
- How the article frames proposed CPT code deletions, revisions, and new code development
- What organizations and publication timelines are associated with the 2018 CPT update cycle
- How the article positions the changes within radiology and radiation oncology workflow planning
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Radiology practice managers
- Radiation oncology staff
- Compliance and revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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