Radiology Coding Archives

CPT Code 70450 – Documentation, Coding, and Reimbursement

Radiology practices forfeit an estimated 15–20% of CPT code 70450 CT head without contrast claims to denials driven by vague syncope documentation, nonspecific R51 headache pairings, and insufficient medical necessity narratives, according to AAPC and payer benchmark analyses. This erosion translates into 6 – 9% annual revenue leakage, exacerbated by Medicare MAC audits that push […]

09 Dec, 25

The Complete Guide to CPT Code 70450

CT head without contrast, CPT 70450, remains one of the most frequently ordered neuroimaging studies in U.S. healthcare. Emergency departments rely on it to rapidly triage trauma, dizziness, stroke alerts, altered mental status, headaches, and syncope. Primary care clinics use it to rule out neurologic red flags. Urgent care centers increasingly lean on it as […]

09 Dec, 25

CPT Code 76700

CPT 76700 represents a complete abdominal ultrasound and remains one of the most widely billed radiology services in modern clinical practice. Even though it’s one of radiology’s most common exams, payers are far more particular about how it’s billed today compared to just a few years ago. Documentation has to be airtight, the right modifiers […]

30 Jun, 25

Key Radiology CPT Code Revisions to Expect in 2026

If you’re a radiology coding professional, staying current with annual CPT updates is not just good practice, it’s critical for accurate billing, fair reimbursement, and compliance with payer rules. As your trusted resource for clear medical coding guidance, here’s a practical breakdown of the most important radiology CPT code changes for 2026. Why the 2026 […]

11 Jun, 25

Easy-to-Follow Radiology Coding Guidelines for 2025

Unlike other specialties, Billing radiology procedures isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s a space where small mistakes turn into big denials, and the rules feel like they’re rewritten again and again by payers. By 2025, things haven’t exactly gotten simpler. Code updates, payer edits, bundling changes, it’s all still happening. But with the right approach, the […]