CT/MR Coder

An expertly aggregated resource to overcome CT and MR coding challenges while helping to ensure accurate revenue

Medicare payments may be under threat again and your facility generates substantial revenue from high-volume CT and MR procedures making these services vulnerable to your bottom line. Miscoding and noncompliant billing continue to be rampant across the country, according to our radiology experts. Certain areas, such as combination studies (e.g., CTA with CT, MRA with MRI) and the documentation required for CTA studies, are especially problematic.

Our CT/MR Coder book is specifically focused on empowering you to capture every dollar of revenue that’s rightfully yours — regardless of the complexity involved. Using easy-to-understand language, we define and dissect every CPT® code: what it is, what it isn’t, exactly how it should be used, and the documentation needed to support its assignment. Augmenting these explanations are actionable tips, case examples, at-a-glance tables and other timesaving tools to give you the answers you’re seeking.

Features and Benefits

Full, expert-guided insight into any recently added, deleted, and revised codes for CT/MR services

Information on the status of the AUC/CDSM program

Updated tips, guidance and FAQs addressing common problem areas

Our experts address common questions, concerns, and problem areas:

In-depth guidance with commonly miscoded procedures and areas of confusion, including 3D post-processing, reconstructed spines, CT guidance, CT vs. CTA, CTA of the abdominal aorta, MRA and whole-body scans

Guidance with codes for breast MRI, breast CT and MR elastography

Answers to frequently asked questions, such as “What documentation is needed to code CTA”

Clear, step-by-step guidance through the tasks you perform every day:

Coding for a full range of CT and MR procedures, including CTA, CTC, MRI, MRA, MRS and MRV

Covers code assignments by both hospital (technical) and physician (professional) entities

Help with accurately interpreting physician documentation to determine correct coding

A proven quick-reference approach for busy professionals:

Codes are grouped by body system (e.g., head and neck) and then by code sequence

Each section includes:

Procedure definitions with corresponding CPT/HCPCS codes

Coding guidelines and billing tips

Payment tables with codes, MPFS status, RVUs, OPPS APC information and payment rates

Numerous case examples to help you make the connection between procedures and correct code assignments