AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2014 Bulletin 2
CPT® 2015 Radiology Code Changes
Proposed Code Changes for CPT® 2015 The following is a listing of the new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes used in radiology and their descriptors as described in the CPT® 2015 codebook. This listing covers only a portion of the CPT code changes for 2015. For a complete listing of the code changes in the CPT 2015 code set, please refer to the CPT® 2015 codebook and CPT® Changes 2015: An Insider's View. 20604 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting (Do not report 20600 , 20604...
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Article Overview
This article reviews radiology-focused CPT 2015 changes, including newly added and revised procedure codes, deleted codes, updated cross-references, and introductory guidance for several imaging and radiation therapy topics. It is useful for coders, radiology practices, and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the annual code-set updates and the general areas affected.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual CPT updates can affect radiology charge capture, documentation review, and code selection workflows. This article helps readers identify which portions of the 2015 changes relate to imaging, intervention, and radiation therapy services.
Article Sections
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Proposed Code Changes for CPT 2015
Introduces the radiology-focused portion of the 2015 CPT update and frames the overall scope of the code changes covered in the article.
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Deleted Codes as of January 1, 2015
Lists radiology-related codes that were deleted for 2015 and points to where related services are addressed in the updated code set.
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Editorial Revisions as of January 1, 2015
Summarizes descriptor updates, revised cross-references, and other editorial changes affecting radiology and related services.
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Updated Introductory Guidelines
Provides general guidance updates for diagnostic ultrasound, radiation treatment delivery, radiation management, and nuclear medicine context.
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Category III Codes
Covers new and revised Category III radiology-related codes and notes one code conversion to Category I.
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Codes Converted to Category I
Identifies a Category III code that was replaced by a Category I code for the 2015 code set.
What You Will Learn
- Which radiology service areas were affected by CPT 2015 changes
- How the article groups additions, deletions, revisions, and cross-reference updates
- What broad documentation and guideline topics were updated for imaging and radiation services
- Which radiology-related Category III and Category I updates are highlighted
- How the article frames the annual update in relation to the CPT 2015 codebook
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical billing staff
- Practice managers
- Physician documentation staff
- Radiation oncology coding staff
- Imaging department staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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