Code new spine, hip and pelvis X-ray codes based on number of views

Why This Topic Matters

These updates changed how several commonly billed X-ray services are organized, which affects coding accuracy, claims handling, and reimbursement workflow for radiology and orthopedics-related imaging.

Article Sections

1. Overview of the 2016 X-ray code changes

   Introduces the imaging code revisions discussed in the article and the general reason they are drawing attention from coders.

2. New spine X-ray codes

   Summarizes the restructuring of spine radiography codes and the shift to view-based reporting for entire-spine studies.

3. New hip X-rays include pelvis

   Covers the hip and pelvis radiography code overhaul, including the addition of bilateral and femur imaging codes.

4. Coding separate hip and pelvis views

   Addresses questions about reporting distinct hip and pelvis images and discusses examples referenced by the article.

5. Other key points about the new X-ray codes

   Highlights additional billing and claim-processing considerations tied to the revised imaging code set.