AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2008 Bulletin 2
Radiology Code Changes for CPT® 2009
Radiology Code Changes for CPT® 2009 New 2009 Codes CPT Descriptor 62267 Percutaneous aspiration within the nucleus pulposus, intervertebral disc, or paravertebral tissue for diagnostic purposes (For imaging, see 77003 , 77012 ) (Do not report 62267 in conjunction with 10022 , 20225 , 62287 , 62290 , 62291 ) 77785 Remote afterloading high dose rate radionuclide brachytherapy; 1 channel 77786 2-12 channels 77787 over 12 channels (codes 77785 - 77787 replaced codes 77781 - 77784 ) 78808 Injection procedure for radiopharmaceutical localization by non-imaging probe study, intravenous (eg, parathyroid adenoma) (For sentinel node identification, use 38792 ) Deleted Codes as of January 1...
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Article Overview
This article reviews radiology-related CPT 2009 updates, including newly added and deleted codes, descriptor revisions, cross-reference notes, and changes to Category II measure codes. It is intended for coding professionals, radiology practices, and quality-reporting staff who need to understand what changed in the 2009 code set and related reporting guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers track annual radiology coding updates and quality-measure changes that may affect coding workflows, reporting consistency, and alignment with CPT and PQRI-related resources.
Article Sections
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New 2009 Codes
Introduces newly added radiology-related CPT codes for the 2009 update cycle and notes related reference information.
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Deleted Codes as of January 1, 2009
Lists codes removed from the 2009 code set and indicates general replacement or cross-reference directions.
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Descriptor Revisions as of January 1, 2009
Summarizes updated wording for selected radiology codes in the 2009 release.
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Introductory Language Updates
Describes changes to introductory text for stereotactic radiosurgery and related radiation therapy guidance.
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Cross-Reference Updates
Provides updated cross-references and reporting notes across multiple radiology and procedure codes.
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Category II Codes Changes for 2009
Covers changes to quality-measure Category II codes for oncology, radiology, and nuclear medicine reporting in 2009.
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New Measures/Codes for use in 2009
Lists newly introduced Category II measure codes and their general reporting domains for 2009.
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Revised Measure Codes
Notes a revision affecting measure-code modifier usage for the 2009 reporting year.
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Measure Codes Dropped in 2009
Identifies Category II measure codes discontinued for 2009.
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DO NOT report the following new codes in 2009
Flags additional Category II codes and related measure entries discussed in the 2009 guidance and reporting resources.
What You Will Learn
- Which radiology CPT codes were newly added, deleted, or revised for 2009
- What cross-reference and introductory language updates accompanied the 2009 radiology changes
- How Category II measure code changes were organized for oncology, radiology, and nuclear medicine
- Which external resources were cited for additional CPT and PQRI information
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical coding auditors
- Physician quality reporting staff
- Radiology practice administrators
- Oncology coding staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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