AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2012 Bulletin 2
CPT 2013 Radiology Code Changes
CPT 2013 Radiology Code Changes The following is a list of the new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and their descriptors as described in the CPT 2013 codebook. This list covers only a portion of the CPT code changes for 2013. For a complete list of the code changes, please refer to the CPT 2013 codebook and CPT Changes 2013: An Insider's View . New Codes Codes 32554 - 32557 bundle procedural codes 32421 and 32422 with imaging code 76942 , 77002 , or 77012 to describe thoracentesis and pleural fluid drainage, with and without imaging. 32554 Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes selected radiology-related CPT 2013 updates from the CPT codebook. It is useful for coders, billers, and radiology practices that need to understand which services were newly added, deleted, or revised, and to note the general categories of accompanying guidance, cross-references, and supervision language included in the update.
Why This Topic Matters
CPT annual changes can affect reporting, documentation review, and code-set maintenance across radiology services. This overview helps readers quickly assess whether they need the full codebook details for thoracic procedures, vascular imaging, nuclear medicine, stereotactic radiation therapy, and other revised radiology guidance.
Article Sections
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New Codes
Introduces newly added radiology-related CPT codes and summarizes the broad service areas they address. Includes references to related cross-references and bundled services.
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Category III Codes
Lists newer Category III radiology-related codes and the general procedure areas they cover. The section provides brief context for emerging services and associated imaging techniques.
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Deleted Codes
Identifies radiology CPT codes scheduled for deletion as of the 2013 update and notes that replacement references are provided in the source. This section is organized as a lookup list for code-set maintenance.
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Revised Descriptors
Describes radiology codes whose official wording was updated for 2013. The section also notes broader descriptor revisions affecting multiple services and provider-type language.
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Revised Cross-References
Summarizes updated cross-reference notes associated with radiology coding. The section focuses on where related guidance was changed and how the source frames those references.
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Revised Guidelines
Reviews updated CPT radiology guideline language, including supervision and interpretation, cardiac MRI, nuclear medicine, and stereotactic radiation therapy. It explains the general scope of the guidance without reproducing the detailed rules.
What You Will Learn
- Which types of radiology CPT changes were highlighted for 2013
- How the article organizes new, deleted, and revised code information
- What general guidance areas were updated in the radiology section of CPT 2013
- Which broad radiology service categories are affected by the update
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical billers
- Coding auditors
- Radiology practice administrators
- Physician documentation staff
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Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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