AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2017 Quarter 2; For Your Information
Radiology coding update
CPT 2017 brought changes to the Radiology section. However, the changes were not as much the quantity of newly created, revised or deleted codes, but were focused on revisions in the parenthetical notes following specific codes and on instructional guidelines to assist in correct reporting of services provided. The following information will shed light on some of the changes provided in the section. Diagnostic ultrasound abdomen and retroperitoneum A new CPT code for a screening ultrasound study for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), was created due to the recommendations by the US Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF). This code...
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Article Overview
This article reviews selected 2017 updates affecting radiology-related CPT and HCPCS reporting. It focuses on newly created, revised, deleted, and bundled codes, along with parenthetical and instructional note changes intended to support correct reporting of imaging and guidance services. The content is most relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff working with radiology and diagnostic imaging services.
Why This Topic Matters
Radiology coding changes can affect claim submission, code selection, and how services are reported across related imaging categories. Understanding the scope of the updates helps coding staff identify which sections changed and where supporting notes and guidelines were revised.
Article Sections
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Diagnostic ultrasound
Covers updates affecting abdominal, retroperitoneal, and related ultrasound reporting in CPT. The section also discusses guideline language used to support assignment of these services.
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Genitalia
Addresses revisions in the genitalia ultrasound area and the introduction of a new transurethral prostate procedure code. It also notes associated parenthetical note changes.
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Fluoroscopic guidance
Describes updates to fluoroscopic guidance reporting and the shift in classification of certain guidance codes. The section emphasizes revised instructional and parenthetical guidance.
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Mammography imaging
Summarizes mammography imaging code changes, including bundled reporting and the transition between older and newer CPT/HCPCS identifiers. It includes a comparison of deleted and replacement codes.
What You Will Learn
- Which radiology-related CPT and HCPCS areas were updated in 2017
- How the article organizes guidance changes by imaging service category
- Which sections discuss newly created, revised, deleted, and bundled reporting changes
- What general types of coding support language were revised in the CPT book
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance personnel
- Radiology practice administrators
Codes Discussed
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