AMA CPT® Assistant - 2008 Issue 7 (July)
Cardiac MRI (July 2008)
July 2008 page 3 Coding Communication: Cardiac MRI The Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) section, Heart subsection, which includes codes that report cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, has been revamped and expanded for 2008. Codes 75552 - 75556 have been deleted and replaced with codes 75557 - 75564 . Unlike traditional magnetic resonance imaging, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging provides a physiologic evaluation of cardiac function and routinely requires physician input during the exam while the patient is in the scanner. Technological improvements that are reflected in the new code descriptors have expanded the applications of CMR and enhanced the ability to...
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Article Overview
This page explains the July 2008 update for cardiac MRI coding, including the expansion of the CPT code family, how the revised code set is organized, and what related services and supplies may be reported alongside the imaging. It is useful for radiology, cardiology, and coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the revised guidance and the surrounding coding references in CPT and HCPCS Level II.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers recognize that cardiac MRI reporting changed significantly in 2008 and that associated imaging, stress-testing, and drug/contrast references are addressed in the same guidance source.
Article Sections
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Coding Communication: Cardiac MRI
Introduces the July 2008 cardiac MRI update and explains that the coding structure for this imaging family was revised and expanded.
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Summary of Differences
Provides a high-level comparison between the prior and revised cardiac MRI coding framework, including broad changes in how the studies are organized.
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New CMR Codes
Lists the revised cardiac MRI code family and shows how the new entries are arranged within the series.
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Coding Tips
Summarizes related reporting notes for the cardiac MRI family, including associated exam categories, imaging references, and additional reportable items.
What You Will Learn
- How the cardiac MRI coding family changed in 2008
- How the revised CPT structure is organized at a high level
- What related imaging and testing references are mentioned with cardiac MRI
- What additional CPT and HCPCS Level II items are discussed in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Radiology coders
- Cardiology billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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