tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2017 Issue 12
CPT® 2018: CPT® 2018 Brings Numerous Diagnostic Radiology Coding Updates
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Article Overview
This article explains selected CPT 2018 diagnostic radiology changes focused on chest and abdominal X-ray reporting and a related fluoroscopy revision. It is intended for coders, billers, and hospital outpatient department staff who need to understand what changed for 2018 and how the update affects general documentation review and code selection awareness. The discussion centers on newly added, revised, and deleted CPT codes and the broader reporting changes that accompany them.
Why This Topic Matters
Radiology coding updates can affect charge capture, documentation review, and reimbursement workflows. This article helps readers identify the scope of the 2018 CPT changes so they can recognize whether their radiology coding processes are impacted.
Article Sections
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New Chest X-ray Codes
This section reviews the 2018 changes affecting chest X-ray reporting and discusses the transition from deleted codes to newly added options. It also notes the related fluoroscopy revision discussed alongside these updates.
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New Abdominal X-ray Codes
This section covers the 2018 abdominal X-ray coding updates and the shift to new view-based reporting options. It also highlights the broader documentation and reporting impact for abdominal radiology services.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of CPT 2018 diagnostic radiology updates
- Which radiology service categories are affected
- How the article organizes the chest X-ray and abdominal X-ray changes
- Why the related fluoroscopy revision is part of the update set
- Who may need to review radiology coding workflows for 2018
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Hospital outpatient department staff
- Radiology coding staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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