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Coding changes that will impact diagnostic and interventional radiology practices in 2025

AuntMinnie

Interventional radiology Percutaneous RF Ablation of Thyroid There have been no CPT codes to report RF ablation of the thyroid under imaging guidance. Erin Stephens. Category III code 0673T had been used for ablation of benign thyroid nodules. ICD-10 is the 10th edition of this coding system.

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Is interventional radiology ready for augmented reality?

AuntMinnie

Interventional radiologists use minimally invasive image-guided procedures for diagnosing and treating various conditions, including alcohol and thermal tumor ablation techniques. “These findings collectively support the potential benefits of AR systems in enhancing image-guided tumor ablations,” the group wrote.

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Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement

AuntMinnie

The importance of accurate and complete coding cannot be overemphasized for any area of radiology, but the complexity of interventional radiology (IR) coding makes it even more critical for optimal reimbursement. Certain primary diagnoses are only payable with an acceptable secondary diagnosis. Erin Stephens.

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ChatGPT tested on cardiac imaging questions

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT's ability to comprehend user inputs and produce relevant responses has led to questions about its use in medicine, with recent studies testing the large language model (LLM) as a tool to educate patients in radiology , interventional radiology , and oncology , for instance. What tests will be ordered?”)

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Do breast biopsy patients understand the procedure?

AuntMinnie

Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Mammography screening inequities plague marginalized women Decision aids help patients better understand imaging procedures Patients from low-income nations at risk of delayed cancer diagnoses Can decision aids prevent lawsuits in interventional radiology?

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U.S. societies publish proceedings on IVUS procedures

AuntMinnie

The roundtable focused on current challenges in diagnosing and treating lower extremity revascularization, knowledge and data gaps, and the potential role of IVUS in addressing these challenges, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) said, in a statement.

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What Does It Take to Become a Radiologist?

TRA Medical Imaging

Radiologists are medical doctors who specialize in interpreting imaging studies like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to diagnose and guide treatment for various conditions. After completing their residency, radiologists become board-certified, signifying their expertise in general diagnostic radiology.