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Why This Topic Matters

Changes to radiology and interventional procedure coding can affect code selection, documentation review, and awareness of deleted or replaced codes. The article helps readers identify which areas of CPT were updated for 2012 and which code groups were impacted.

Article Sections

1. New CPT codes and descriptors

   Introduces selected new CPT codes for 2012 and groups them by procedure area. The section presents broad radiology and interventional topics covered by the update.

2. Deleted codes as of January 1, 2012

   Lists codes scheduled for deletion and points to related replacement or reference areas. The section helps readers identify which legacy radiology codes were affected by the 2012 update.

3. Revised descriptors as of January 1, 2012

   Summarizes selected CPT codes whose descriptors were revised for 2012. The section spans multiple radiology and procedure categories.

4. Updated introductory language

   Notes changes to introductory guidance in the CPT 2012 codebook. The section references broader coding guidance affecting vascular and interventional procedures.

5. Updated cross-references

   Lists revised cross-reference notes from the CPT 2012 codebook. The section highlights related code families and associated reference guidance.

6. Category II

   Includes selected Category II quality reporting codes referenced in the update. The section presents documentation-related measures tied to imaging timing and setting.

7. Category III

   Includes a selected Category III code referenced in the update. The section identifies an advanced procedure area linked to radiological supervision and interpretation.