decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2011 Issue 11 (November)
Fluoroscopy and Epidurography / Imaging in 2012
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Article Overview
This article explains a small set of CPT 2012 imaging and fluoroscopy-related changes and why they matter to coding staff working with spine, paraspinous, and joint injection services. It is useful for coders, billers, auditors, and compliance staff who need to understand how the year’s revisions affect imaging support for these procedures and how related code structures changed.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates like these can affect whether imaging services are reported separately or are considered part of another procedure, so staying current helps reduce coding errors and claim denials. The article is relevant to anyone coding fluoroscopic guidance in conjunction with injection or arthrogram services under CPT 2012.
What You Will Learn
- What CPT 2012 changed for certain imaging-related services
- How fluoroscopic guidance terminology was revised
- Why a deleted arthrogram code is relevant to reporting
- How the article connects imaging updates to broader CPT 2012 injection/destruction revisions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Physician practices
- Radiology and pain management coding staff
Codes Discussed
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