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Experts call for CPT codes for imaging AI reimbursement

AuntMinnie

CPT codes are needed for appropriate insurance reimbursement. New research comes out every week in radiology highlighting the performance and potential AI in assisting diagnosis of various pathologies. This may be especially difficult for women with dense breasts, who need supplemental imaging along with their screening mammogram.

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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

AuntMinnie

Women in racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to be provided same-day diagnostic breast imaging services, despite such services being available, according to research published February 18 in Radiology. Additional imaging and possibly image-guided biopsy are recommended for women who have an abnormal screening mammogram.

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Pennsylvania, South Carolina propose requiring insurers to cover breast MRI, ultrasound

Radiology Business

Gaps in coverage result in individuals paying anywhere from $234 for a follow-up diagnostic mammogram to over $1,000 for a breast MRI, Komen estimates.

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Your Mammogram

Professional Radiology

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. Professional Radiology provides Mammography services in El Paso. So, why are these prior images so important?

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7 ways to reduce healthcare disparities in radiology

AuntMinnie

Radiologists and radiology practices can become active partners in efforts to assist patients along their imaging journey and overcome existing barriers to equitable cancer screening care for traditionally marginalized populations," wrote a group led by Peter Abraham, MD, of the University of California, San Diego.

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Current topics in mammography

AuntMinnie

Mammography remains one of the most critical areas of radiology practice -- and one that is facing changes in reporting requirements and reimbursement policy. Even with additional mammography reporting requirements placed on radiology practices, the reimbursement value of mammography services has not changed to reflect the extra work.

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Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

TRA Medical Imaging

For many, its also when insurance benefits renew. 40s Mammograms : Women aged 40 and older should begin annual mammograms unless otherwise advised by their physician. Navigating Insurance and Planning Ahead Insurance can be confusing, but TRA Medical Imaging makes it easy to understand your coverage for imaging services.