CPT 2017 Radiology Code Changes (May 2017)

Why This Topic Matters

Radiology coding changes can affect charge capture, claim submission, and how related services are reported within CPT 2017. Understanding the scope of these updates helps coding professionals identify which sections of radiology were changed and where additional guidance may be needed in the full article.

Article Sections

1. May 2017 page 3

   Issue placement information for the article content.

2. CPT 2017 Radiology Code Changes

   A summary of the radiology-related updates made in CPT 2017, including the types of changes covered in the article.

3. New Codes

   An overview of newly created radiology codes and the general service areas affected by the 2017 additions.

4. New Diagnostic Radiology Codes

   Coverage of newly added diagnostic radiology reporting items and related references to preventive services and existing alternatives.

5. Abdomen and Retroperitoneum

   The abdominal aorta screening topic within diagnostic radiology and its placement in the radiology code set.

6. Breast, Mammography

   Updates related to mammography and computer-aided detection within breast imaging, including Medicare-related reporting context.

7. New Interventional Radiology Codes

   New interventional radiology reporting items spanning venous, dialysis circuit, and angioplasty-related services.

8. Venous

   New venous intervention reporting content, including mechanochemical endovenous ablation and related notes.

9. Dialysis Circuit

   Dialysis access and circuit procedure updates, including diagnostic imaging, angioplasty, stenting, thrombectomy, and embolization topics.

10. New Category III Codes

    New Category III additions related to percutaneous cryoablation with imaging guidance.

11. Phrenic Nerve Stimulation System

    The cryoablation-related Category III codes are presented in the context of nerve-related procedures.

12. Revisions and Deletions: Codes, Parenthetical Notes, and Guidelines

    A broader review of CPT 2017 editorial changes, including revisions, parenthetical notes, cross-references, and deletions.

13. Revisions: Codes, Parenthetical Notes, and Cross-References

    Specific revision topics affecting code descriptors, parentheticals, and cross-references across several radiology-related sections.

14. Spine and Pelvis

    Revised content for spine and pelvis imaging-related reporting and associated references.

15. Vascular Procedures

    Updated vascular imaging and interventional references, including dialysis circuit-related cross-references and modifier context.

16. Transcatheter Procedures

    Revised transcatheter procedure reporting references and deleted-code crosswalk information.

17. Fluoroscopic Guidance

    Updates to fluoroscopic guidance reporting and the procedures with which it is associated.

18. Breast, Mammography

    Revisions affecting breast imaging descriptors and related digital breast tomosynthesis reporting references.

19. Nervous System

    Revised nervous system imaging content involving cerebrospinal fluid flow imaging and related injection references.

20. Revised Guidelines

    A summary of guideline-level revisions tied to moderate sedation reporting changes in CPT 2017.

21. Deleted Codes

    A list of deleted radiology and interventional codes with cross-references to replacement reporting areas.