AuntMinnie

JANUARY 22, 2024

Out-of-network billing by radiologists – often referred to as “surprise billing” – dropped significantly beginning in 2007 and imaging claims are now almost completely in network, according to a recent study. In an analysis of billing trends, the rate of out-of-network (OON) imaging claims declined from 12.6% in 2007 to 1.1%

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 16, 2025

Breast density can often obscure lesions on conventional x-ray mammography, and so other screening modalities such as MRI or ultrasound are often recommended for follow-up. Patients with dense breasts might also require more frequent screening due to their increased risk. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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. Conversely, the most frequently performed study was duplex ultrasound, which was carried out in 50% of all patients.

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TRA Medical Imaging

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When it comes to your health, selecting the right diagnostic imaging center is an important decision. Whether you’re getting a routine scan or investigating a specific health concern, the imaging center you choose can significantly impact the accuracy of your diagnosis and the quality of care you receive.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dense Breast Info (DBI) has issued a statement of support for “Find It Early Act” HR 3086, a bill that addresses insurance barriers to breast cancer screening beyond an initial mammogram. HR 3086 seeks to close loopholes inherent in individual state insurance laws and cover both private and public plans including TRICARE and VHA.

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

IMI joins SLHP, providing quality and affordable medical imaging to the Treasure Valley Healthcare Community {Boise, Idaho, February 15, 2024} SLHP members now have more options when it comes to accessing medical imaging within the Treasure Valley. Luke’s Health Partners.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 22, 2024

Ritse Mann, MD, PhD, of Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, and colleague Valentina Longo, MD, of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario in Rome, Italy, noted that, although CEM's performance is slightly less than MRI for diagnostic imaging of breast cancer, in "many situations [it is] a viable alternative."

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthcare disparities continue to plague medical imaging, but there are concrete measures radiologists can take to mitigate them, according to a paper published on October 12 in RadioGraphics. Health insurance coverage influences breast cancer screening behavior. Image courtesy of Peter Abraham, MD, et al.

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TRA Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When your doctor orders an imaging exam, one of the first questions you might have is: How much will this cost? At TRA Medical Imaging, we believe in transparent pricing and helping you navigate the complexities of insurance coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and financial assistance options. Does Insurance Cover My Imaging Exam?

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Capitol Imaging Services

JANUARY 3, 2022

According to the website, www.valuepenguin.com, “high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) were created for consumers to have a health insurance option with lower premiums and high deductibles. Insurance plans with a high deductible usually mean lower premium payments for employees. Capitol Imaging Services!

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Professional Radiology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Diagnostic imaging is an important tool used every day in healthcare to assist doctors in making the most informed decisions for their patients. Over the years, advancements in diagnostic imaging have greatly increased patients’ overall care, quality of life, and outcome when diagnosed with certain conditions.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 14, 2023

milla1cf Fri, 04/14/2023 - 22:16 April 14, 2023 — RamSoft announced it will be introducing an industry first medical imaging patient app, Blume powered by ChatGPT – at HIMSS 2023 in Chicago. Blume: More Than a Patient Portal Blume empowers patients to navigate their entire healthcare journey from their smartphone.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 16, 2023

Further, the task force incorrectly concludes there is “inadequate” evidence to support adding screening MRI (or ultrasound if MRI is not possible) after a mammogram for many women with dense breasts. Why it Matters Insurance, medicare, and the affordable care act rely on USPSTF recommendations to determine coverage of screening tests.

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Professional Radiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Maybe you recently decided to try the best 3D mammogram experience in El Paso, have recently moved, changed doctors, or acquired new insurance, and are now going to our imaging center for your annual mammogram. So, why are these prior images so important? How Can I Obtain My Prior Images?

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 17, 2024

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. In the example that follows, the inadequate report does not document that the images were permanently stored in the patient’s record.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

These codes cover pre-imaging consultations, evaluations, and customized preparations by medical physicists to optimize safety during MRI scans.The 2025 CPT code set includes 420 total updates: 270 new codes, 112 deletions, and 38 revisions. Payor Relations Managers: Coordinate with insurers to align reimbursement policies.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 2, 2023

is announcing an expanded sponsorship of DenseBreast-info.org (DBI) at this year’s Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) annual symposium , being held May 4-7 in Maryland. 1) After a mammogram, other screening tests such as ultrasound, and especially MRI, find additional cancers in dense breasts.

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Cassling's MRI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

510(k) clearance secured from FDA allows for EIQ’s AI-enabled solution, EchoSolv AS, to be marketed and sold in the USA Clearance marks a major milestone and will allow for rapid commercial scale-up EIQ is in advanced discussions with a range of US healthcare providers around the potential uptake of EchoSolv AS Working alongside US consultancy to obtain (..)

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 21, 2024

christine.book Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:34 March 21, 2024 — Diagnostic imaging provider US Radiology Specialists has announced that Lee Cooper will become its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and that current board member Molly Joseph will become its next Board Chair. Cooper and Joseph will succeed John Perkins , U.S.

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J Gershon Breast Imaging

MAY 6, 2022

​ It is with great pleasure that I applaud my dear friend, Jan Kritzman, for her tireless efforts and dedication in obtaining insurance coverage in the state of Connecticut for women undergoing both breast and ovarian cancer screening and diagnosis.

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

AUGUST 7, 2024

Additional Screening Options for Dense Breasts If your mammogram shows you have dense breasts, consider these additional screenings: Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS): What it does: Detects small cancers that a mammogram might miss in dense breast tissue. A scanner will then be firmly positioned to acquire images.

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Capitol Imaging Services

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

For the third year in a row, a Capitol Imaging Services affiliate has been designate as the best of the best! Our Southeast Louisiana network member, Diagnostic Imaging Services (DIS), was chosen by the readers of EDGE Magazine published in St. Capitol Imaging Services is doctor trusted and patient preferred. Tammany Parish.

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Capitol Imaging Services

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Capitol Imaging Services has served tens of thousands of women with our women’s health examinations in screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, bone density studies, breast MRI and breast biopsy. For people with unfulfilled health insurance deductibles, that’s a major financial advantage.

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Capitol Imaging Services

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Take your insurance information with you. Bring your insurance cards and information with you to your appointment and mention any changes to your insurance since the last time you visited. Opt for independent imaging providers. appeared first on Capitol Imaging Services. a screening mammogram). New Choice.

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Clermont Radiology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Maybe you have recently moved, changed doctors, or have new insurance and now, are going to a different imaging center for your annual mammogram. Either way, the new imaging center will very often request that you provide the images from your previous mammograms. So, why are these prior images so important?

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Independent Imaging

MARCH 27, 2020

Imaging services are an essential way to accurately diagnose injuries, medical conditions, and diseases. Outpatient imaging centers offer more relaxed, personalized service than hospitals and can offer many other benefits. What Is An Outpatient Imaging Center? This helps doctors recommend appropriate and effective treatments.

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TRA Medical Imaging

MARCH 27, 2023

During a diagnostic mammogram, the images are analyzed in real-time. Sometimes additional mammogram images are taken. Sometimes a breast ultrasound is done to look at the breast tissue in another way. For more information about insurance coverage, we encourage you to contact your insurance provider.

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Capitol Imaging Services

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

There are many confusing terms surrounding healthcare, healthcare services and health insurance coverage. One term that Capitol Imaging Services often uses and can be considered to be a major financial benefit to people undergoing diagnostic scans is called “global billing.”

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JVIR

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Computed Tomography (CT); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Prostate specific antigen (PSA); External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT); Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT); High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU); Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Positron-Emission Tomography (PET); Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (..)

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Premier Radiology Services

AUGUST 10, 2021

How To Add Stability and Lower Costs for Imaging Services One of the biggest line item expenses for imaging facilities is radiology reading services. When researching diagnostic imaging partners, there are five important criteria to consider: Insist on U.S. Several factors can cause costs to fluctuate.

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Progressive Radiology

MARCH 16, 2017

In addition to our exceptional customer service and pre-authorization services, we accept all major health insurances and offer a self-pay policy for uninsured patients. Come see us for your imaging needs including MRI, Ultrasound and CT. as well as bariatric patients. EST. Saturday 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. EST. Sunday 7:00 A.M.

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

DECEMBER 21, 2020

At Intermountain Medical Imaging , our goal is to support you through the process. At Intermountain Medical Imaging (IMI), we understand how frustrating it can be finding out what you owe in medical expenses after the fact. We invite you to visit our page detailing hospital imaging costs versus IMI’s charges.

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Vesta Teleradiology

MAY 22, 2024

Outpatient radiology centers play a crucial role in the healthcare landscape by providing convenient, efficient, and cost-effective access to diagnostic imaging services for patients across a wide range of medical conditions. These services include X-rays, ultrasounds , MRIs, CT scans, mammography, and fluoroscopy, among others.

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The Radiology Clinic

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

MRIs, also known as Magnetic Resonance Imaging, allow for very detailed scans with the help of a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy. They help doctors see organs and structures inside the body that is different than other types of scans such as X-rays, ultrasounds, or CT scans. What is a 3T MRI?

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

MAY 6, 2021

While April 26 to April 30 was Patient Experience Week, at Intermountain Medical Imaging, we focus on the patient experience every day, regardless of the time of year. Benefits of Medical Imaging The technology used for medical imaging procedures has drastically changed in the last 30 years, with patients reaping the benefits.

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Capitol Imaging Services

JULY 1, 2022

Capitol Imaging Services is one of a select number of diagnostic facilities equipped to perform Low-Dose CT (Computed Tomography) lung cancer screenings. In today’s blog post, we’ll talk about the benefits of routine screenings for lung cancer and how Capitol Imaging Services stays ahead with lung cancer detection technology.

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