AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2019 Issue 1 (Winter)
Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Question Answer Is breast tomosynthesis a 3-dimensional (3D) study? While vendors and the lay press often describe breast tomosynthesis as "three-dimensional" (3D), for coding purposes, breast tomosynthesis is not a 3D study. For this reason, the American College of Radiology has worked with the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® ) Editorial Panel and Relative Value Scale Unit Update Committee to discourage use of the terms "2D" and "3D." In practice, breast tomosynthesis is similar to acquiring tomographic images during conventional tomography (eg, intravenous pyelogram) and viewing the individual tomographic images in a stacked set. Therefore...
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Article Overview
This article collects practical radiology coding questions and answers focused on CPT coding topics. It addresses how certain imaging and procedural services are discussed in current coding guidance, including changes and clarifications tied to specific CPT Editorial Panel activity and the 2019 codebook. It is intended for coding professionals, radiology practices, and others who need a high-level view of the article’s scope before reading the full guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers identify whether the content is relevant to their radiology coding workflow and whether it covers the CPT subjects they need. It is especially useful when tracking code revisions, terminology clarifications, and reporting distinctions that affect radiology documentation and billing review.
Article Sections
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Questions and Answers
A set of radiology coding questions and responses addressing selected CPT topics. The section spans terminology clarification, code revision updates, and reporting distinctions for several procedure categories.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames selected radiology coding questions within CPT guidance
- Which coding topics are discussed in relation to recent codebook updates and editorial actions
- What types of procedural and imaging subjects are addressed in the Q&A format
- How the article is organized for readers looking for specific coding clarification areas
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical billing staff
- Coding auditors
- Radiology practice administrators
- Clinical documentation staff
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