CPT® 2023: Anticipated Code Changes

Update Bulletin 1 2022 page 1 CPT ® 2023: Anticipated Code Changes Several changes will be made in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® ) 2023 code set that will affect radiology services and procedures. Several new Category I codes will be available to report neuromuscular ultrasound and percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation. Several new Category III codes will be available to report new emerging technologies, such as quantitative computed tomography (CT) tissue characterization and quantitative magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). In addition, a new artificial intelligence (AI) taxonomy appendix will be added to clarify terms that best describe AI services, how these...

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Article Overview

This article summarizes anticipated updates to the CPT 2023 code set that are relevant to radiology and selected evaluation and management services. It covers new and revised CPT content, including Category I and Category III additions, an AI taxonomy appendix, and broad section-level revisions across multiple E/M subsections. The article is aimed at coders, radiology practices, physicians, and other professionals who need to understand the scope of upcoming code set changes without relying on the premium text.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding upcoming CPT changes helps coding and clinical teams prepare for annual code set updates, review affected documentation workflows, and identify which service areas may require training or internal policy adjustments.

Article Sections

  1. New Category I Codes

    Introduces a set of upcoming Category I additions and the general service areas they affect.

  2. Neuromuscular Ultrasound

    Describes an upcoming update tied to ultrasound reporting for nerves and related structures, along with related guideline changes.

  3. Percutaneous Arteriovenous Fistula Creation

    Summarizes new code availability for percutaneous or endovascular approaches related to arteriovenous fistula creation.

  4. Early Release Category III Codes

    Explains the early release timing and general purpose of new temporary codes for emerging technologies.

  5. Quantitative CT Tissue Characterization

    Covers a new pair of Category III additions associated with quantitative tissue characterization on CT.

  6. Quantitative MRCP

    Covers a new pair of Category III additions related to quantitative MRCP evaluation and reporting.

  7. New AI Taxonomy Appendix

    Describes a forthcoming appendix intended to organize broad categories of artificial intelligence services within CPT.

  8. Revisions to E/M Codes

    Summarizes broad revisions to evaluation and management content across multiple settings and subsections.

  9. E/M Services Guidelines

    Reviews guideline-level revisions affecting several E/M subsections and related table content.

  10. Inpatient and Observation Care Services

    Addresses upcoming updates in inpatient and observation care content, including heading and guideline changes.

  11. Consultations

    Summarizes changes affecting consultation-related coding content and supporting guidelines.

  12. Emergency Department Services

    Covers revisions to emergency department evaluation and management content.

  13. Nursing Facility Services

    Summarizes updates affecting nursing facility evaluation and management content.

  14. Home and Residence Services

    Covers revisions to home, residence, and related setting-specific evaluation and management content.

  15. Prolonged Services

    Describes new and revised prolonged services content and related guideline updates.

  16. Revised Codes

    Introduces additional code revisions that are separate from the broader E/M and new-code updates.

  17. Somatic Nerve Injection

    Summarizes editorial revisions affecting somatic nerve injection code descriptors.

  18. Pulmonary Angiography

    Covers a revision involving pulmonary angiography reporting language.

  19. Paravertebral Spinal Nerves and Branches

    Describes changes to paravertebral spinal nerve and branch content, including guidelines, tables, and instructional notes.

What You Will Learn

  • Which portions of CPT 2023 are being updated.
  • Which broad radiology-related and E/M service areas are affected.
  • How the article organizes new, early-release, and revised content.
  • What types of guidance changes accompany the code set updates.
  • Which organizations and timelines are associated with the announced changes.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Radiology practices
  • Physicians
  • Other qualified health care professionals
  • Compliance and coding educators
  • Health information management professionals

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Code Ranges Discussed


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