What Radiology Providers Need to Know About 2022 CPT Coding Updates

The American Medical Association has made a slew of updates to Current Procedural Terminology codes in 2022, but only a select few will impact imaging.

Altogether, there are nearly 250 new CPT codes this year and more than 60 deletions. Four are disappearing in imaging, including radiologic examination of complex motion body section (other than urography) along with epidurography, radiological supervision and interpretation.

Meanwhile, the AMA has also added four new codes for reporting trabecular bone scores, used to assess microarchitecture and predict the risk of major osteoporotic fractures. There is also a new Category 1 code for gastrointestinal tract imaging of the colon, with interpretation and report. Replacing an older code, the update carries reimbursement on the Medicare fee schedule including $122.85 for the professional component and $971.74 for the global charge.

Source: https://www.radiologybusiness.com/topics/care-delivery/radiology-2022-cpt-coding-american-medical-association?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=rb_news