CPT 2011 – New imaging codes: Extremity ultrasound, combined abdominal/pelvic CT

Why This Topic Matters

Imaging code revisions can affect claim reporting, internal charge capture, and comparison of study types across modalities. This article helps readers identify the specific 2011 CPT update areas covered and the broader coding and reimbursement context surrounding them.

Article Sections

1. Extremity ultrasound code changes

   This section covers the CPT 2011 update affecting extremity ultrasound reporting and the new code structure for that service family. It also discusses the broader distinction between study types at a high level.

2. Combined abdominal/pelvic CT codes

   This section introduces the new combined CT reporting approach for abdomen and pelvis performed in the same session. It also notes the continued use of separate abdomen-only and pelvis-only code families.

3. CPT crosswalk for combined CT reporting

   This section presents a crosswalk-style comparison of existing abdominal and pelvic CT code families against the new combined CT options. It is intended to help readers understand the structure of the update without replacing the source guidance.

4. Physician Fee Schedule RVUs

   This section summarizes the office-setting relative value unit information tied to the imaging code update. It places the new and revised imaging codes in reimbursement context.