February 2013 page 16d
Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging)
Question: Previously, simultaneous aortic arch and abdominal aortography was reported with codes 75650, 75625, and 36200. With the deletion of angiography code 75650 in CPT 2013, how is simultaneous aortic arch and abdominal aortography now reported?
Answer: Simultaneous aortic arch and abdominal aortography is reported with code 36221, Non-selective catheter placement, thoracic aorta, with angiography of the extracranial carotid, vertebral, and/or intracranial vessels, unilateral or bilateral, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed, and code 75625, Aortography, abdominal, by serialography, radiological supervision...
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Article Overview
This article explains a CPT 2013 update affecting diagnostic radiology reporting for simultaneous aortic arch and abdominal aortography. It is relevant to radiology coders, billers, and compliance staff who track CPT code changes and associated reporting guidance for vascular imaging services.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding updates can change how radiology services are reported and reviewed for compliance. This article helps readers understand a specific post-deletion reporting update in aortic angiography coding.
Article Sections
February 2013 page 16d
A short Q&A item focused on a CPT 2013 radiology coding update related to aortic imaging reporting.
What You Will Learn
How a February 2013 CPT radiology Q&A addresses updated reporting for aortic imaging services
Which code sets are discussed in the context of a deleted angiography code
How the article frames a coding change within diagnostic radiology guidance for 2013 updates
Why radiology coding references may need revision when code structures change
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