Coding Update: Films Vs Images (September 2016)

September 2016 page 7 Coding Update: Films Vs Images Historically, CPT codes for radiography services in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract ( 74240 - 74251 ) referred to views that were collected in analog (ie, film format). Therefore, the GI tract radiology code descriptors included the term "film(s)" to reflect previously used technology. For the CPT 2016 code set, the descriptors for codes 74240 , 74241 , 74245 , 74246 , 74247 , 74250 , and 74251 were revised to replace the term "films" with the term "images" to reflect current technology. For example, see code 74240 . 74240 Radiologic examination, gastrointestinal tract, upper; with or without...

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Article Overview

This article reviews a CPT terminology update affecting radiology language in the gastrointestinal tract and broader Radiology section. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand which parts of the CPT 2016 code set were revised, where the updated terminology appears, and how related notes and examples fit into the radiology framework.

Why This Topic Matters

The update helps readers track terminology changes across CPT radiology code descriptors and related section guidance, which is important for maintaining accurate documentation review and code selection awareness.

Article Sections

  1. September 2016 page 7

    Introductory publication context for the coding update.

  2. Coding Update: Films Vs Images

    Discussion of terminology changes in CPT radiology descriptors and related radiology section guidance, with references to GI tract and mammography code families.

What You Will Learn

  • Which parts of the CPT radiology section were updated for terminology consistency
  • How the article frames the shift from older imaging language to current terminology
  • Where related guidance and parenthetical notes are discussed within the Radiology section
  • Which code families are referenced as examples of the terminology update

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Radiology billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Health information management professionals

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