AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2006 Issue 1 (Winter)
New Codes for 2006
New Codes for 2006 The following is a listing of CPT 2006 code changes that will affect radiology practices. For guidance on the use of these new codes, please refer to the AMA's CPT Changes 2006: An Insider's View and the September-October 2005 issue of the ACR Radiology Coding Source available at www.acr.org . For the purpose of this article, deletions and revisions will be indicated in red when discussing revised codes. New Codes 22523 Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device, one vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral...
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Article Overview
This page reviews 2006 CPT updates affecting radiology and closely related procedures. It is intended for coding professionals, radiology practices, and others tracking annual code set changes. The article covers newly added Category I and Category III codes, revised codes, deleted codes, conversion of Category III codes to Category I, and accompanying supervision, interpretation, and reporting references.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual CPT updates can affect charge capture, claim accuracy, and compliance in radiology and interventional procedures. Understanding the scope of these 2006 changes helps organizations identify which code families and associated reporting guidance may affect their workflow.
Article Sections
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New Codes
Introduces newly added CPT and Category III codes relevant to radiology and related procedures. The section groups additions by procedure type and includes associated supervision and reporting references.
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Code Symbol Legend
Explains the symbols used in the article to mark special code statuses. This provides context for how the listed code updates are presented.
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Revised Codes
Lists codes that were updated for 2006 and presents them in the article’s revision format. The section focuses on radiology-related and vascular procedure updates.
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Deleted Codes
Identifies codes removed from the CPT codebook for 2006. This section is limited to the code deletions noted in the article.
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Codes Conversions
Summarizes Category III codes that were converted into Category I codes for 2006. The section shows the relationship between the older and newer code designations.
What You Will Learn
- Which types of 2006 CPT updates are covered in the article
- How the article organizes new, revised, deleted, and converted codes
- Which radiology and related procedure areas are affected by the update summary
- What general kinds of supporting references and symbols accompany the code listings
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Coding managers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Interventional radiology practices
- Healthcare compliance teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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