Question: Is there a CMS radiology coding guideline? Answer: CMS offers many guidelines specific to radiology services as well as general guidelines that apply to radiology. A good place to start is the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 13 (www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/clm104c13.pdf). Another important resource is the National Coverage Determinations manual (www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Internet-Only-Manuals-IOMs-Items/CMS014961.html). Local Medicare contractors have many radiology policies, as well. You can search key terms on the CMS site through the coverage database at www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/. Local and national coverage determinations and articles are available there. You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in. Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get: Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs* The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more *CEUs available with select eNewsletters. Want to know what our eNewsletter looks like? Download the FULL sample issue for FREE. By filling out this form, you are requesting to be contacted by AAPC. Privacy Policy