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X-ray vision: The complexities of radiology revenue cycle management

AuntMinnie

For radiology departments and practices, RCM is not just about sustaining operations but about thriving in a complex ecosystem of patient care, billing, and regulatory compliance. Radiology practices face several RCM challenges that are magnified by the specialty's unique requirements, including the following: Billing and coding complexities.

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Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement

AuntMinnie

The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) issues the Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) designation, and the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) issues the Radiology Coding Certification in Interventional Radiology (RCCIR) credential.

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The state of radiology: Part 1 -- Is practice building dead?

AuntMinnie

We are seeing a rising crisis in terms of the volatility of our radiologist workforce," noted Geoffrey Rubin, MD, chair and professor of medical imaging at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, at the 2024 meeting of the Society for Computed Tomography in Boston. There are 36,024 radiologists enrolled in Medicare (Harvey L.