Health insurer eliminates prior authorization for 50% of radiology codes
Radiology Business
AUGUST 15, 2024
Such policies "shouldn’t be used as a cost-control mechanism, or as a way to delay or deny appropriate care," the health plan's CEO said.
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The Society of Interventional Radiology 2024 Gold Medals and Charles T. Dotter Lecture Delivered at Annual Meeting
Imaging Technology
MARCH 25, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 03/25/2024 - 06:00 March 25, 2024 — The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) presented its highest honor, the SIR Gold Medal , to Fred T. These awards acknowledge distinguished and extraordinary service to SIR or to the specialty of interventional radiology. MD ; Albert A. Nemcek, Jr., Tam, MD, MBA, FSIR.
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The state of radiology: Part 1 -- Is practice building dead?
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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. anesthesiologists No. 1, orthodontists No.
American Medical Association Presents Award to Mark Alson, MD, FACR, RCC, for Work on Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Issues
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christine.book Tue, 02/13/2024 - 10:55 February 13, 2024 — The American College of Radiology ( ACR ) has announced that Mark Alson, MD, FACR, RCC , was presented this year’s American Medical Association ( AMA ) Current Procedural Terminology ( CPT ) Burgess Gordon Memorial Award.
Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement
AuntMinnie
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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.
X-ray vision: The complexities of radiology revenue cycle management
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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. Technology’s double-edged sword.
Coding Changes That Will Impact Radiology Practices in 2024
Healthcare Administrative Partners
JANUARY 29, 2024
In addition, there are 395 new diagnosis codes contained in the ICD-10-CM [2] update, about one-third of them describing new ways to capture accidents and injuries. Although relatively few of these changes will impact radiology practices, it’s essential to know what they are and adjust your practice systems accordingly.
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