CPT 2008: New cardiac MRI codes let you bill for stress

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand how CPT revisions changed reporting for advanced cardiovascular and vascular imaging in 2008, which is important for accurate documentation review, code selection, and claim submission.

Article Sections

1. New cardiac MRI codes

   Introduces the 2008 cardiac MRI code family and summarizes the main documentation areas affected by the update. It also notes the transition from earlier code options to the new set.

2. Contrast, injection, and separately billable items

   Discusses how the article addresses contrast-related reporting considerations for cardiac MRI and the separate billing topics tied to imaging materials and administration services.

3. MRI with stress and related reporting

   Covers the stress-imaging portion of the cardiac MRI update and the additional reporting topic associated with stress testing.

4. Non-cardiac CTA codes revised

   Summarizes revisions to the non-cardiac CTA code family for 2008 and the general reporting elements clarified by CPT for those studies.

5. 2008 Cardiac MRI Code Finder

   Provides a reference table that organizes the new cardiac MRI code family by major imaging characteristics and contrast status.