AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2013 Bulletin 2
CPT 2014 Radiology Code Changes
CPT 2014 Radiology Code Changes The following is a list of the new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes and their descriptors as described in the CPT® 2014 codebook. This list covers only a portion of the CPT code changes for 2014. For a complete list of the code changes, please refer to the CPT 2014 codebook and CPT® Changes 2014: An Insider's View . New codes were created to bundle image-guided fluid collection drainage with imaging. In addition to new code 10030 , see new codes 49405 - 49407 . 10030 Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a portion of the CPT 2014 radiology code updates and related guideline changes. It covers newly created, deleted, and revised CPT and Category III codes, plus broader reporting guidance affecting breast procedures, vascular interventions, image-guided fluid drainage, and radiation oncology simulation. It is intended for coding professionals, radiology staff, and revenue cycle teams reviewing annual code-set changes.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual CPT updates can affect code selection, claims accuracy, and workflow across multiple radiology and intervention service lines. This article helps readers understand which areas of radiology coding were changed for 2014 and where additional guideline context was added.
Article Sections
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Overview of 2014 CPT Radiology Updates
Introduces the scope of the selected 2014 CPT radiology changes and notes that the article covers only part of the full code set update.
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New and revised image-guided fluid drainage and breast procedure codes
Summarizes new and updated CPT codes related to image-guided fluid drainage and breast biopsy or localization procedures, along with related deletion notices and cross-references.
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Endovascular repair, stent placement, and embolization updates
Covers CPT updates for vascular interventions, including fenestrated endovascular repair, intravascular stenting, and embolization or occlusion procedures.
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Radiation oncology simulation update
Describes the addition of a radiation oncology simulation code and the related reporting context referenced in the article.
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Deleted, revised, and cross-referenced codes
Lists codes identified as deleted or revised for 2014 and notes selected cross-reference updates relevant to radiology coding.
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Updated introductory guidelines
Provides broader guideline updates for breast, cardiovascular, and vascular embolization topics, including general reporting context and code-family organization.
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Category III codes
Summarizes Category III radiology-related additions, extensions, and conversions to Category I codes.
What You Will Learn
- Which radiology service areas were affected by the 2014 CPT update
- Which code families were newly added, revised, deleted, or converted
- What general guideline topics were expanded for breast, vascular, and radiation oncology reporting
- How the article organizes annual code changes and related cross-references
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Certified professional coders
- Coding auditors
- Radiology practice managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Interventional radiology staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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