HCPro LLC, JustCoding Outpatient - 2015 Issue 9 (March)
Musculoskeletal and nervous system sections get new procedure, combination codes
March 4th, 2015
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Article Overview
This article explains selected 2015 CPT changes in the musculoskeletal and nervous system sections, focusing on newly added and revised procedure and combination codes, updated instructional notes, and reporting changes tied to imaging guidance, bilateral procedures, and single-provider interpretation. It is intended for coding professionals, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand which parts of the CPT update affect these specialties and how the changes are organized.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual CPT revisions can alter how procedures are documented and reported, especially when multiple services, imaging guidance, or combination codes are involved. Understanding these changes helps coding teams review documentation and stay aligned with current reporting structure.
Article Sections
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Musculoskeletal system updates
Covers selected 2015 CPT revisions affecting musculoskeletal procedures, including new and revised codes, related guidance, and changes involving imaging support and bilateral reporting.
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Reporting rib fractures
Summarizes changes related to rib fracture reporting, including deleted, revised, and newly added procedure codes and associated guidance notes.
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Changes to vertebral procedures
Reviews updates for vertebroplasty and vertebral augmentation, including new subsections, revised code structures, and related guidance for these spine procedures.
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Nervous system updates
Describes the 2015 CPT changes in the nervous system section, including myelography combination codes, pain procedure reporting, and associated documentation considerations.
What You Will Learn
- How the 2015 CPT update affected selected musculoskeletal procedures
- What kinds of code revisions and additions were made for spine-related services
- How nervous system reporting changes were organized in the 2015 CPT update
- Which broad documentation and reporting issues are highlighted by the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- HIM professionals
- Physician practices
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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