Radiology Code Changes for CPT 2007 (March 2007)

March 2007 pages 7-8 Coding Communication:Radiology Code Changes for CPT 2007 Substantial revisions have been made for CPT 2007, particularly in the Radiology section. These revisions include deleting and renumbering many codes and adding new subhead titles to provide more appropriate code sections for more meaningful, logical location of the codes in the CPT codebook. In order to most easily follow the large number of changes to the Radiology section, the following Radiology code change summary is provided. Note: This information originally appeared in the Clinical Examples in Radiology Update Bulletin, Issue 2, in 2006. New 2007 Codes  ...

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Article Overview

This article summarizes radiology-related CPT 2007 code changes, including newly added codes, revised descriptors, deleted codes with cross-references, and the timing note for early-release Category III codes. It is intended for coding professionals who need a high-level map of the radiology section changes and a way to compare the 2007 updates against prior CPT code structure.

Why This Topic Matters

Radiology coding changes can affect code lookup, documentation alignment, and transition from deleted codes to replacement codes. This overview helps readers identify where the CPT radiology section changed for 2007 and what areas of imaging and radiation therapy were affected.

Article Sections

  1. March 2007 pages 7-8

    Introductory coding communication and a summary of the scope of CPT 2007 radiology changes. It explains that the update includes restructuring of the radiology section and provides a consolidated overview of the changes.

  2. New 2007 Codes

    A list of newly introduced radiology-related CPT codes for 2007. The section also includes code replacement references and an effective-date note for selected Category III entries.

  3. Descriptor Revisions as of January 1, 2007

    A set of existing CPT codes with updated wording for 2007. The section focuses on revised descriptors across multiple imaging and related radiology services.

  4. Deleted Codes as of January 1, 2007

    A cross-reference list of deleted codes and their replacement or related references. It helps readers track how prior radiology codes were reorganized in CPT 2007.

What You Will Learn

  • How the CPT 2007 radiology section was reorganized
  • Which radiology-related services received new codes
  • Which existing codes had descriptor revisions
  • How deleted radiology codes were cross-referenced to newer entries
  • What timing note was provided for certain Category III codes

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Radiology billing staff
  • Health information management professionals
  • Physician practices using CPT

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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