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

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MRI-Monitored Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA) MRI-monitored TULSA utilizes robotically driven directional thermal ultrasound and closed-loop temperature feedback control software to deliver predictable physician-prescribed ablation of prostate tissue for treatment of prostate cancer. PC-6.47 $525.63 $209.28 48.96 $1,583.68

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MRI/ultrasound combination effective for treating prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

A new, minimally invasive procedure that combines MRI and transurethral ultrasound is effective for treating prostate cancer, according to research presented March 20 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City. ng/ml to 0.63 ng/ml at five years.

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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. Erin Stephens. This is especially attractive to large practices of 16 or more eligible clinicians.

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Formal training leads to improved POCUS use for surgeons

AuntMinnie

A formal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum can improve the use of the technology by surgeons, suggest findings published November 4 in Surgery. The ultrasound rotation consisted of one month divided equally between interventional radiology and echocardiography. Probe location 5 7 0.02 Image manipulation 5 7 0.02

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LLMs decrease in accuracy over time on radiology exams

AuntMinnie

Questions covered various radiology disciplines, including breast, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, pediatrics, ultrasound, interventional radiology, and radiology physics.

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Cryoablation effective in women with breast cancer

AuntMinnie

A minimally invasive procedure called cryoablation that uses ice to freeze and destroy tumors has proven effective for women with large breast cancer tumors, according to a study presented March 27 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City.

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ARRS: MWA safe, effective method to treat bone metastases

AuntMinnie

Ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) is a safe, effective method for treating bone metastases, according to research presented May 9 at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting. Ultrasound images acquired after MWA showed no enhancement and the patient reported no pain.