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Use caution when billing for remote radiology reading

AuntMinnie

Compliant billing for remote reading services is not always as straightforward as normal onsite billing, and radiology practices must be aware of the requirements of each payer, most especially those of Medicare and other government programs. The POS code is to be entered in Box 24 of claim forms.

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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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Meet the Minnies 2024 semifinal candidates

AuntMinnie

This year, hundreds of candidates have been selected as semifinalists for 14 categories, ranging from Most Influential Radiology Researcher to Best New Radiology Software. The semifinalist list was compiled based on nominations from members of AuntMinnie.com. Winners will be selected by our expert panel in two rounds of voting.

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As Patients Wait for Imaging Results, WVU Research Links Delays with how Online radiologists Get Paid

Imaging Technology

Bernardo Quiroga, associate professor of supply chain management at the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics , and his coauthors analyzed a radiology workflow platform, used by thousands of U.S. That’s a reimbursement amount set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ; the value of one RVU in 2022 was $33.59. “In

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An Update to the Physician Shortage Problem

Vesta Teleradiology

The AMA advocates for changes to the Medicare physician payment system, which has seen a decline in rates over the years. Radiology Is Being Hit, Too Radiology departments are grappling with worsening staffing shortages alongside declining reimbursements.

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3 Factors That Determine Radiology Pricing

Premier Radiology Services

What Determines the Cost of Radiology Services in Healthcare? How To Add Stability and Lower Costs for Imaging Services One of the biggest line item expenses for imaging facilities is radiology reading services. In containing radiology out-of-pocket costs, complexity poses the most difficult challenge.

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Non-Physician Providers Increasingly Used in Imaging Interpretations

Vesta Teleradiology

The role of non-physician practitioners (NPPs) in healthcare , including radiology, is growing due to physician shortages. A study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology examines the increasing trend of NPPs taking on imaging interpretation responsibilities. Contact us to learn more.