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

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Using data gathered from the Medicare Provider Data Catalog for the years 2014-2023, Christensen saw an emerging trend of radiologists moving to large multispecialty practices. There are 36,024 radiologists enrolled in Medicare (Harvey L. Nicola noted, for example, a coming change in the code set for CT angiography (CTA).

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

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Radiology practices face several RCM challenges that are magnified by the specialty's unique requirements, including the following: Billing and coding complexities. Radiology coding is highly specialized, requiring detailed knowledge of an expanding catalog of procedures and the corresponding codes.

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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.