AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2014 Bulletin 1
Proposed Code Changes for CPT® 2015
Proposed Code Changes for CPT® 2015 A number of radiology and radiation oncology code changes have been proposed for the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2015 code set. The following is a summary of some of the anticipated code changes. While this summary lists the code changes proposed and the actions taken by the CPT Editorial Panel, the American Medical Association (AMA) cautions that these actions are a reflection of the discussions from the most recent CPT Editorial Panel meeting. Future Panel actions may impact these items. Codes are not assigned, nor exact wording finalized, until just prior to...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes proposed CPT 2015 code-set changes relevant to radiology and radiation oncology. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to track upcoming revisions, additions, deletions, and editorial updates before the final codebook release. The discussion also covers Category III code status changes and general timing notes from the AMA process.
Why This Topic Matters
Keeping up with proposed CPT changes helps practices anticipate documentation and workflow updates before the code set becomes final. This is especially important for radiology and radiation oncology teams monitoring new services, deleted codes, and temporary-code status changes.
Article Sections
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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Summarizes proposed CPT changes affecting radiology services, including imaging, interventional procedures, and related editorial updates.
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Radiation Oncology
Summarizes proposed CPT changes affecting radiation oncology services, including planning and treatment delivery updates and related deletions.
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Category III Codes
Explains the article’s overview of temporary CPT Category III code status, scheduled transitions, and tracked emerging technologies.
What You Will Learn
- How proposed CPT 2015 updates are organized across radiology and radiation oncology
- Which sections discuss additions, deletions, and editorial revisions
- How the article frames Category III code changes and temporary code status
- What broad types of services are included in the proposed code changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Radiology coders
- Radiation oncology coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Compliance teams
- Practice administrators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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