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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Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement
AuntMinnie
JUNE 17, 2024
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.
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X-ray vision: The complexities of radiology revenue cycle management
AuntMinnie
MAY 15, 2024
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.
Radiologist receives AMA’s Burgess Gordon award
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Alson is CPT Lead Advisor to the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) CPT Editorial Panel, as well as chair of the organization’s Economics Committee on Coding and Nomenclature. Alson practices in Fresno, California, where he is a founding member of Sierra Imaging Associates Medical Group and a women’s imaging specialist.
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.
American Medical Association Presents Award to Mark Alson, MD, FACR, RCC, for Work on Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Issues
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
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 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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