AMA CPT® Assistant - 2013 Issue 7 (July)
Coding Update: Cervical Spine X Ray (July 2013)
July 2013 page 10 Coding Update: Cervical Spine X Ray For 2013, revisions were made to the codes in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging): Spine and Pelvis section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® ) code set. During this revision, there was an inadvertent overlap of code 72020 , Radiologic examination, spine, single view, specify level, and code 72040 , Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; 3 views or less, which resulted in two methods for reporting a single radiologic view of the spine. To ensure that the terminology in the code descriptors correctly represents the intent of the codes, further revision...
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Article Overview
This article explains a 2013 update to the CPT diagnostic radiology spine and pelvis section involving cervical spine X-ray reporting. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who work with radiology services and need to understand the scope of the code revision, the effective date, and the related correction notice.
Why This Topic Matters
Radiology coding changes can affect claim accuracy and consistent reporting across practices. This update helps readers identify that a CPT revision was made and points to the corrected descriptor language and effective date.
What You Will Learn
- The context of a CPT revision affecting spine and pelvis radiology coding
- Why the cervical spine X-ray update was issued
- The effective date of the revised descriptor
- Where the correction was posted by the AMA
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Radiology practices
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
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