Medical Coding, Speciality

2024 CPT changes for Radiology

This information outlines changes to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes specific to radiology and imaging services for the year 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:

New Codes Added for 2024:

  1. Ultrasound of pelvis, hips, and spine for bone density measurement: A new code (0815T) has been introduced for this specific ultrasound procedure.
  2. Optoacoustic imaging of the breast, unilateral: A new code (0857T) for optoacoustic imaging of the breast has been added.
  3. Quantitative MRI analysis of the brain: Two new codes (0865T and 0866T) for quantitative MRI analysis of the brain have been introduced, with and without diagnostic MRI.
  4. Intraoperative ultrasound of the thoracic aorta: A new code (76984) has been added for this procedure.
  5. Intraoperative epicardial ultrasound for congenital heart disease: Three new codes (76987-76989) have been introduced for image acquisition and interpretation.
  6. Injection of gadopiclenol contrast agent for MRI studies: A new code (A9573) for this contrast agent injection.
  7. Flotufolastat F18 diagnostic radiotracer for Alzheimer’s disease: A new code (A9608) for this radiotracer.
  8. Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) F18 radiotracer: A new code (A9609) for this radiotracer, with specific millicurie amount.
  9. Magtrace contrast agent for diagnostic studies: A new code (A9697) for this contrast agent.
  10. Xenon Xe129 gas for diagnostic purposes: A new code (C9150) for this diagnostic gas.
  11. Echocardiography with contrast agent for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A new code (C9786) for this echocardiography procedure.
  12. MRI with hyperpolarized xenon Xe129 gas: A new code (C9791) for this specific MRI procedure using hyperpolarized xenon gas.

Codes Deleted:

  1. Ultrasound measurement of the tibia: The code 0508T for this ultrasound measurement has been deleted.
  2. X-ray measurement of the pelvis: The code 74710 for this x-ray measurement has been deleted.

These changes reflect advancements in imaging technologies, contrast agents, and radiotracer usage in radiology. Healthcare providers and radiology practices should review these updates carefully to ensure accurate coding and compliance with Medicare coverage policies and billing regulations. 

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