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August 2006 (Volume 3, Issue 8)	view entire issue

Pilot strategies to steer your success
Secluded in your office at 8 a.m., you stare at the screen, facing down 100 e-mails while your telephone message light blinks ominously. As you momentarily pause to decide which task to tackle first, your chief technologist knocks on your door and sits down without waiting for the customary "come in." He wants to talk about his busted car battery. Seconds later, the phone rings. It's the front desk. The Office of Inspector General is here.

Use appropriate orders for diagnostic radiology testing
Q: Where can we find the federal regulations regarding radiology orders in the hospital setting? My radiologist wants to see written documentation that states that he can add procedures to the referring physician's orders if he deems them medically necessary; Q: Should we allow our radiologists to order additional tests without an order from the attending physician?; more.....

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Tips to obtain payment, despite plan denials

CMS issues test order signature clarification

Address test order protocol in hospital setting

ICD-10 execution date proposed: October 1, 2011

2009 MPFS offers imaging implications

MIPPA mandates imaging accreditation for all providers

Technologists play a major role in the revenue cycle

Common elements found in CIAs

Self-disclosure protocol clarified

Eight tips to improve MRI throughput

IDTFs get Claims Processing Manual chapter of their own

Medicare preserves local coverage determination for CCTA

Settlement reveals lessons for radiologists

Don’t let chart errors lead to further medical mistakes

Target safety issues to ensure older workers’ well-being

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