Radiology Coding Guidance-inclusive Procedure Codes

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In radiology practices, coding is important and can present a lot of challenges. Since we have stepped into the year 2010, we need to have a thorough and comprehensive understanding of 2010 radiology coding know how.

If you have noticed a trend toward guidance-inclusive procedure codes, you're not wrong. CPT adds AV shunt cath placement and angiography to that growing list and these codes have gone into effect from January 1 this year.


CPT 2010 also ousts 2009 codes 36145 and instead instructs you to consider the new surgical codes. It also deletes 75790, and reporting new code 36147 covers both services.


With so many changes around, you might just run into delayed payments for your radiology services. If you want to avoid this, you need to stay tuned to all the new, revised and deleted codes.


One way to get on top of these changes is by signing up for an audio conference, ...
... which will not only give you insight on ways to get paid, but also help you know how the DRA and the 2010 changes will impact your reimbursement, help you get the lowdown on Medicare Fee Schedule RVU changes, among a host of other tips and tricks of the trade.