AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2016 Bulletin 2
CPT® 2017 Radiology Code Changes
CPT® 2017 Radiology Code Changes The following is a listing of new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes and their descriptors as described in the CPT® 2017 codebook. New codes were created to bundle a number of radiology code pairs identified as being performed together 75 percent or more of the time and, therefore, referred to the CPT Editorial Panel for bundling in 2017. The procedure codes identified for bundling in 2017 include: mammography and computer-aided detection; mechanochemical ablation and imaging guidance and monitoring; dialysis circuit procedures and imaging; as well as transluminal balloon angioplasty and imaging. In addition...
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Article Overview
This article reviews CPT 2017 radiology code changes and how they affect several radiology-related service areas. It is aimed at coders, billers, and other revenue cycle professionals who need a neutral summary of new, revised, and deleted codes, plus updated cross-references and guidance references tied to the 2017 CPT code set.
Why This Topic Matters
Radiology coding changes can affect reporting, claims processing, and code lookup workflow across multiple service categories. This summary helps readers quickly assess whether the full article is relevant to their specialty, coding reference needs, or annual code update review.
Article Sections
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Diagnostic Radiology
Covers updated radiology services within the diagnostic imaging area, including new and revised CPT entries and related Medicare cross-reference notes.
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Interventional Radiology
Summarizes radiology-related interventional service changes, including newly established procedure categories and associated reference notes.
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Deleted Codes as of January 1, 2017
Lists radiology codes identified for deletion in 2017 and points readers to related replacement or cross-reference information.
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Revisions as of January 1, 2017
Describes updated radiology code revisions, cross-references, and add-on guidance appearing in the 2017 update cycle.
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Updated Introductory Guidelines
Notes changes to introductory guidance that support the broader 2017 radiology coding update.
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Category III Codes
Identifies newly added Category III content related to radiology and imaging-guided procedures.
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Other
Provides a general closing note directing readers to additional CPT 2017 update resources and related publications.
What You Will Learn
- Which radiology-related CPT 2017 updates are covered in the article
- Which service areas were affected by new, revised, and deleted codes
- What types of cross-reference and guideline updates are included
- How the article is organized by radiology topic areas
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Radiology practice managers
- Compliance and coding educators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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