CPT 2024 Code Set Changes

Why This Topic Matters

Annual CPT updates can affect charge capture, documentation, reporting workflows, and code set maintenance. This summary helps readers quickly identify which specialties and service lines are impacted before reviewing the full code set and AMA reference material.

Article Sections

1. New Category III Codes

   Introduces selected new Category III additions reported beginning in 2024. The section groups updates by clinical area and summarizes the general technology or service categories involved.

2. Quantitative MRI Analysis of the Brain with Comparison

   Covers a new brain imaging-related Category III reporting topic and its relationship to prior imaging studies. The section also points readers to related quantitative imaging topics.

3. Injection of Calcium-Based Implant

   Describes a new procedure category involving calcium-based implant material and related imaging guidance context. The section notes the anatomic focus and the general clinical setting.

4. Ultrasound-Based Radiofrequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry (REMS)

   Summarizes a new ultrasound-based bone assessment topic and its use in evaluating skeletal health. The section places the update within broader bone-density and fracture-risk assessment reporting.

5. Opto-Acoustic Imaging

   Introduces a new breast imaging add-on topic and explains its general role in imaging workflows. The section indicates the associated imaging context and the type of documentation referenced.

6. New Category I Codes

   Introduces selected new Category I additions for 2024 across multiple clinical specialties. The section groups procedures by body system or service line.

7. Dorsal Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Arthrodesis

   Covers a new sacroiliac joint arthrodesis reporting topic and its place among related procedure updates. The section highlights the procedural setting and comparison to a related existing option.

8. Transcervical Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of Uterine Fibroids

   Summarizes a new gynecologic ablation reporting topic for uterine fibroids. The section identifies the minimally invasive procedure context and related imaging support.

9. Coronary Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) with Computed Tomography (CT)

   Describes a new coronary CT-related reporting topic tied to advanced software analysis. The section explains the general cardiovascular imaging area and the type of replacement update involved.

10. Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) Interventions

    Covers a new coronary intervention add-on topic and its relationship to prior reporting. The section places the update in the context of percutaneous coronary procedures.

11. Cardiac Intraoperative Ultrasound (IOUS) Services

    Summarizes new intraoperative cardiac ultrasound reporting topics used in surgical settings. The section includes thoracic aorta and epicardial ultrasound services.

12. Evaluation and Management (E/M)

    Reviews selected E/M updates from the CPT 2024 code set. The section addresses broad changes to office/outpatient timing, split/shared visits, and certain inpatient or observation services.

13. Telemedicine Office Visits

    Covers a new telemedicine E/M subsection and related reporting structure changes. The section notes the general transition away from prior telephone-only services.

14. Deleted Codes

    Lists codes removed from the prior year’s CPT code set. The section is organized as a deletion summary without detailing broader policy implications.

15. Revised Codes

    Lists selected E/M codes that were revised for 2024. The section is organized by new and established patient groupings.