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Experts call for CPT codes for imaging AI reimbursement

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Imaging AI tools and algorithms continue to be rapidly developed and deployed into clinics, but experts say theres an elephant in the room that still needs to be addressed: reimbursement. CPT codes are needed for appropriate insurance reimbursement. This also reflects the regulatory side of things.

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Are patients satisfied with interventional radiology experiences?

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In the setting of limited patient satisfaction data in interventional radiology, this work investigated predictors of high patient satisfaction scores to provide insights for interventionalists for optimal healthcare delivery, the group wrote in the study abstract.

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How consistent is pricing for healthcare services?

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Pricing for healthcare services -- including imaging -- isn't as consistent across the U.S. The findings underscore how important it is for patients to understand pricing variability in healthcare, wrote a team led by Benjamin Chartock, PhD, of Bentley University in Waltham, MA. Established patient office visit $88 ($69 to $114) 0.46

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New guidelines cover theranostics for brain tumors

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for instance, Ga-68 DOTATATE and copper-64 DOTATATE are two readily available SSRT PET radiotracers, with a variable but overall increasing degree of insurance coverage, the authors noted. healthcare setting, they wrote. In the U.S.,

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Radiologists can promote health equity with responsible AI use

AuntMinnie

However, bias in imaging AI continues to be a hindrance for the technology’s clinical utility, with previous studies showing the technology struggles in accuracy for historically underserved populations. We do see a need to positively impact healthcare equity in radiology,” Yahyavi said.

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Reimbursement issues give impetus to AI adoption

AuntMinnie

The application of deep learning and convoluted neural networks to AI-powered technology solutions for medical imaging enables them to offer far greater value and clinical utility than conventional workflow optimization tools. are cardiac CT and liver MRI; this finding is supported by CMS and commercial insurance coverage and reimbursement.

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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

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Several recent expert panels have suggested from anecdotal experience that LSG is used infrequently and that the diagnosis of lymphedema is usually based on clinical examination, the team wrote. insurance database who had a new diagnosis of lymphedema between April 2012 to March 2020.

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