AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2021 Bulletin 2
CPT® 2022 Code Changes
CPT ® 2022 Code Changes Numerous code changes have been made in the Radiology section, as well as the Nervous System section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® ) 2022 code set. The following is a list of new, revised, and deleted CPT codes and their descriptors. This list covers only a portion of all the CPT code changes for 2022. For a complete list of the changes, please refer to the CPT 2022 code set and CPT ® Changes 2022: An Insider's View . NEW, REVISED, AND DELETED CATEGORY I CODES The following information reflects the new, revised...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes selected CPT 2022 changes with emphasis on radiology and a nervous system-related procedure area. It is intended for coders, billers, and clinical documentation professionals who need to stay current with new, revised, and deleted CPT content and understand the broad categories of guidance included in the update.
Why This Topic Matters
Keeping up with annual CPT updates is essential for accurate reporting, consistent documentation, and awareness of newly introduced technologies and service categories reflected in the code set.
Article Sections
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New, Revised, and Deleted Category I Codes
Introduces the article’s Category I update summary and the major radiology-related changes covered in the CPT 2022 code set.
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New Codes for Diagnostic Radiology
Covers newly added diagnostic radiology content and the general clinical area addressed by the update.
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New Codes for Interventional Radiology
Summarizes new radiology-related codes associated with minimally invasive image-guided services and related cross-references.
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Revised Codes for Cardiac Computed Tomography
Describes an editorial revision affecting a cardiac CT code in the CPT 2022 code set.
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Deleted Codes for Radiology
Identifies radiology codes removed from the 2022 code set and notes that additional reference information is available in the source.
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Category III Codes: New and Revised Codes
Introduces the Category III portion of the update and summarizes selected emerging technology codes included in the article.
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Quantitative Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance (mp-MR)
Covers Category III updates related to quantitative magnetic resonance and the broad imaging applications referenced in the article.
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Quantitative Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (Non-Elastographic)
Summarizes new Category III ultrasound characterization codes and the general technology area they address.
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AI Analysis for Vertebral Fractures Detection
Describes the radiology-specific artificial intelligence update for automated analysis of existing CT studies.
What You Will Learn
- Which sections of the CPT 2022 code set received selected updates
- What broad radiology and nervous system-related topics are covered in the article
- How the article organizes new, revised, and deleted CPT changes
- What types of emerging imaging technologies are included in the update
- Where Category III developments are summarized in the CPT 2022 material
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Radiology billers
- Health information management professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Physician practice administrators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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