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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

AuntMinnie

Lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) is recommended but seldom used to diagnose lymphedema in real-world settings in the U.S., insurance database who had a new diagnosis of lymphedema between April 2012 to March 2020. Conversely, the most frequently performed study was duplex ultrasound, which was carried out in 50% of all patients.

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Patients covered by Medicaid less likely to undergo 20-week ultrasound during pregnancy

Health Imaging

Babies born to women with public insurance also face lower odds of being diagnosed with congenital heart defects before birth, new research suggests.

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Insurance 101 – Understanding Medical Insurance when it comes to Medical Imaging

Intermountain Medical Imaging

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, understanding medical insurance and medical imaging is crucial for patients to make informed decisions about their health. Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions, but navigating the associated costs can be challenging.

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Is CEM or breast MRI better for breast cancer diagnosis?

AuntMinnie

Ultrasound offers another screening tool and can overcome some of mammography's limitations. But it's also more expensive and not always covered by insurance. vs. 52.4%) but also reduced specificity (76.1% vs. 90.5%). Previous research has estimated breast MRI's sensitivity to be up to 100% and its specificity up to 98%.

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Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider

TRA Medical Imaging

State-of-the-Art Technology Not all imaging centers offer the same equipment, and newer technology often leads to more precise imaging and quicker diagnoses. Insurance and Pricing Transparency Healthcare can be costly, so it’s essential to choose an imaging center that is transparent about pricing and works with your insurance.

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Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement

AuntMinnie

As the coding team receives its annual education, they must pass along any changes to coding or documentation requirements to the physicians and to the team responsible for insurance authorization. Certain primary diagnoses are only payable with an acceptable secondary diagnosis. There was no intraluminal thrombus.

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The Top 5 Benefits of Diagnostic Imaging in El Paso

Professional Radiology

Over the years, advancements in diagnostic imaging have greatly increased patients’ overall care, quality of life, and outcome when diagnosed with certain conditions. Additionally, most insurance companies provide at least some coverage for imaging procedures, if not the entire procedure.