Part B Coding Coach: CPT® 2012: New Radiology Code Simplifies Coding for Abdominal and Pelvic CTA

Why This Topic Matters

Radiology CPT® updates can affect claim accuracy, code lookup workflow, and how services are grouped for reporting. This article helps readers quickly identify which 2012 changes may affect abdominal and pelvic CTA, hepatobiliary imaging, pulmonary imaging, facet joint procedures, renal angiography, and IVC filter services.

Article Sections

1. Combine 72191 and 74175 Under 74174

   Introduces a CPT® 2012 update affecting abdominal and pelvic CTA reporting and the related code family changes.

2. Line Up 78226 and 78227 for Hepatobiliary Imaging

   Summarizes new hepatobiliary imaging codes and the associated radiology section revisions for this area.

3. Prepare for Pulmonary Shake Up

   Reviews changes to respiratory imaging code families, including deleted and revised pulmonary perfusion and ventilation services.

4. Include Imaging in 6463x

   Covers the revised facet joint denervation code set that adds imaging guidance and differentiates by spinal region and session structure.

5. Toss Out Old Renal Angiography Options

   Describes the new renal angiography code family and how it reorganizes catheter placement and imaging services.

6. Simplify IVC Filter Coding

   Addresses updated inferior vena cava filter insertion, repositioning, and retrieval coding in CPT® 2012.