Radiology FAQ

Why This Topic Matters

Radiology coding changes can affect charge capture, claim accuracy, and how services are reported across office and hospital settings. This FAQ helps readers identify which coding topics and code sets are discussed so they can decide whether the full article is relevant to their workflow.

Article Sections

1. Prostate marker seed placement and associated imaging guidance

   Discusses coding considerations for prostate localization markers and the related imaging guidance that may accompany placement. Also notes hospital outpatient payment context and references to broader device placement issues.

2. Radiology code relocations within the CPT codebook

   Summarizes the organizational restructuring of radiology-related CPT content and the movement of certain services into new sections. Mentions codebook updates, section changes, and reference materials for the 2007 code set.

3. Ultrasound of a transplanted kidney with duplex Doppler

   Addresses coding for transplant kidney ultrasound scenarios and the related diagnostic imaging context. Also notes a deleted code referenced in the discussion.

4. Computer-aided detection with chest radiography and breast MRI

   Covers reporting questions for computer-aided detection in radiology and distinguishes between different settings and workflow arrangements. Includes discussion of add-on code updates and an order-related question in the office setting.

5. Functional MRI and neurofunctional testing

   Explains a radiology and testing scenario involving functional MRI, with separate roles for imaging interpretation and cognitive or neurofunctional assessment. Refers to brain MRI coding, test administration, and the relationship between imaging and nonimaging components.

6. Ultrasound terminology changes

   Addresses a terminology update affecting ultrasound descriptors and whether the change alters reporting practices. Places the update in the broader context of 2007 radiology codebook revisions.