CPT 2008 SPECIAL ISSUE: Pay Attention To Cardiac MRI Documentation--Reap Rewards

Why This Topic Matters

The CPT 2008 revisions discussed here affect how several common imaging and tube-related services are reported, so accurate awareness of the changes is important for reimbursement and documentation support. Readers working with radiology, cardiology, and interventional or procedural services will need to know where the update areas are and which code sets were affected.

Article Sections

1. Cardiac MRI

   This section discusses CPT changes affecting cardiac magnetic resonance imaging services. It outlines the overall restructuring of the category and the documentation focus associated with the updated reporting structure.

2. Gastrostomy tubes

   This section covers CPT changes related to gastrostomy and other tube procedures. It summarizes the types of insertion, replacement, conversion, removal, and evaluation services addressed in the update.