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At-a-Glance Chart Reveals the 2008 Changes Affecting You
Published on Mon Jan 15, 2007
Hint: Revised CTA codes clearly include any performed noncontrast images PET/CT code revisions aren't the only changes you'll need to apply in 2008. We'll continue covering the changes affecting you most in upcoming Radiology Coding Alert issues, but you can get a sneak peek with this breakdown of the most important changes.
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