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

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Although relatively few of these changes will impact radiology practices, its essential to know what they are and adjust your practice systems accordingly. 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.

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Match Day sees historic interest, stiff competition in diagnostic and interventional radiology

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DR and IR were 2 of 13 specialties that had increases of more than 10% in the number of positions filled by U.S. MD seniors.

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PET/CT reveals new infections in ICU patients

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The finding is from a study in two medical centers in the Netherlands in which patients with persistent illness underwent at least seven other types of diagnostic procedures prior to the PET/CT scans, including x-rays and CT scans, noted lead author Bram van Leer, MD, of the University of Groningen, and colleagues.

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Another ‘record’ Match Day, with strong interest in diagnostic and interventional radiology

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A total of 42,952 applicants certified a rank-order list in 2023, marking the largest match in the National Resident Matching Program's 70-year history.

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Diagnostic errors tied to patient harm

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Diagnostic errors, including those from radiology among hospitalized adults who died or were transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU), are common, according to a study published January 8 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The team reported that of the total, 550 patients (23%) had experienced a diagnostic error.

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Medicare fee schedule proposes pay cut for diagnostic and interventional radiology; ditching AUC program also on the table

Radiology Business

Imaging advocates blasted the proposal shortly after its release, saying it's "unconscionable that radiology is again on the chopping block." "

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How aspiring radiology residents can win the ‘application arms race’

Radiology Business

There has been a "notable" uptick in interest for diagnostic and interventional radiology, with experts recommending a shift in strategy to help standout in the process.