HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2019 Issue 5 (January)
Q&A: CPT reporting for ultrasound elastography services performed with additional ultrasound services
January 29th, 2019
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Article Overview
This article addresses a coding question about reporting ultrasound elastography services alongside other ultrasound examinations. It discusses the introduction of newer CPT elastography codes, the replacement of an older Category III code, and the presence of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) procedure-to-procedure edits affecting certain ultrasound code combinations. The piece is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand how the topic is framed within CPT and Medicare coding policy guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coders recognize which ultrasound elastography topics are affected by CPT changes and bundled-edit considerations, supporting more accurate code review and compliance awareness.
Article Sections
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Q&A
A coding question about reporting ultrasound elastography services together with other ultrasound studies is presented.
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The response outlines the CPT elastography update, notes the replacement of an older Category III code, and summarizes the related NCCI edit context for selected ultrasound services.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames CPT elastography services in relation to other ultrasound procedures
- Which coding update introduced newer elastography codes and replaced an older Category III code
- Why NCCI procedure-to-procedure edit awareness is relevant to these ultrasound services
- What general categories of ultrasound studies are discussed in the coding context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Radiology coding professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
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