General Surgery Coding Alert - 2005 Issue 12
Radiology: Providers Celebrate CPT Codes For PET Scans
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS’s decision to replace a set of PET scan HCPCS codes with CPT codes, along with clarification about when the change becomes effective and how payment guidance is being handled. It is relevant to radiology and nuclear medicine billing professionals who need to follow Medicare policy updates, track local coverage changes, and understand the scope of CMS transmittal guidance and anticipated follow-up clarification.
Why This Topic Matters
PET scan billing and coverage changed under CMS guidance, affecting how providers report services and how payers may apply policies. The article helps coding and reimbursement staff understand the transition period, the role of CMS transmittals, and where additional instructions may be issued.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS updated PET scan reporting from HCPCS codes to CPT codes
- What the article says about effective dates and timing of the transition
- How payer policies and coverage guidance may follow the code change
- What parts of the payment guidance were addressed versus deferred for later clarification
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Nuclear medicine billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Hospital reimbursement specialists
- Medicare policy monitors
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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