decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2011 Issue 1 (January)
2011 AMA CPT Symposium Report – New imaging codes: Extremity ultrasound, combined abdominal/pelvic CT
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Article Overview
This article reviews selected 2011 CPT imaging updates discussed at the AMA symposium, focusing on new extremity ultrasound codes and new combined abdomen/pelvis CT codes. It is intended for coders, billing staff, and clinicians who need to understand the scope of the CPT changes, the affected imaging categories, and the general organization of the updated guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Imaging coding changes can affect claim selection, code set transitions, and documentation review. This report helps readers identify which CPT imaging areas changed for 2011 and where the article discusses related crosswalk-style guidance.
Article Sections
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Extremity ultrasound code changes
This section discusses the 2011 CPT update affecting extremity ultrasound reporting and the distinction between broader and more focused exam types.
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Abdominal/pelvic CT code changes
This section covers the new combined abdomen/pelvis CT reporting options and the related comparison with existing abdomen-only and pelvis-only code families.
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CPT-issued crosswalk
This section presents the cross-reference guidance used to match abdomen and pelvis CT combinations to the appropriate reporting option.
What You Will Learn
- Which imaging service areas were updated in CPT 2011
- How the article organizes the extremity ultrasound update
- How the article presents the abdomen/pelvis CT update
- Where crosswalk-style guidance is discussed in the report
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Radiology coding personnel
- Clinicians involved in ordering or documenting imaging
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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