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  • Medical Coding

Background:

  • Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are essential for medical billing and reimbursement.
  • Breast imaging procedures and coding practices are subject to frequent updates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common CPT codes for frequently performed breast imaging procedures.
  • To outline revised and new CPT codes relevant to breast radiology services.
  • To discuss CPT coding principles, including modifiers and code families in breast radiology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for breast imaging.
  • Identification of revised codes for mammography, computer-assisted detection (CAD), breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and interventional procedures.
  • Inclusion of new codes for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and axillary lymph node marker placement.

Main Results:

  • The article outlines CPT codes for mammography, CAD, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and interventional procedures.
  • New CPT codes for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and marker placement are detailed.
  • Basic CPT coding principles, modifiers, and code families for breast radiology are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • CPT codes for breast imaging have evolved significantly, impacting departmental resources and workflow.
  • A strong understanding of CPT coding facilitates compliance with billing regulations.
  • Accurate coding ensures appropriate payment for breast radiologists' services.