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

AuntMinnie

Radiology educator, neuroradiologist, and private practice advocate Ben White, MD's, warning comes at a time of tension over the role and influence of nonphysician financial interests in private medical practices, payment instability, and volume growth outpacing the rate of physician growth.

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

AuntMinnie

The field of radiology, with its cutting-edge technologies and intricate procedures, offers a unique opportunity for revenue cycle management (RCM) success. Yet navigating the RCM landscape in radiology presents twists, turns, and unexpected challenges. Navigating evolving healthcare regulations is a perennial challenge.

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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. Top 3 underdocumented IR procedures Thorough documentation is the basis for maximal coding and reimbursement.