Coding Coach: Home In On CPT 2009's Coding Changes
Take heed: You won't find all of these changes in the 2009 CPT manual.
Don't let your guard down -- CPT 2009 may include only a few new codes for the radiology section, but there are several revisions and codes outside of the 70000 range you don't want to miss. Here's a breakdown of all the codes you're most likely to use and where to find them.
Remember: You should report these codes for services on or after Jan. 1.1. Scrap 10022 For Diagnostic Disc Aspiration
If you automatically assign a general fine needle aspiration code to every...
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