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Radiology Administrator's Compliance and Reimbursement Insider

Issue 5, May 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

Issue 12, December 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

• Joint ventures: A formula for successful arrangements

  If your facility is involved in or considering entering into a joint venture agreement, you will...

• Numerous interventional radiology changes in CPT

  There is one significant change for diagnostic radiology and numerous changes for interventional...

Issue 11, November 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

• RFPs can keep your purchases on track and help you keep your job

  Using a request for proposals (RFP) when making purchases or deciding on new services can reduce...

• In the battle between digital and analog

  The results of the highly anticipated Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (DMIST) are in...

• Fourth quarter coding correct edits released

  CMS has released version 11.3 of the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits. These edits...

Issue 10, October 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

• CMS issues proposed MPFS rule

  CMS is proposing drastic changes to radiology reimbursement as part of the 2006 Medicare Physician...

• Large pay gap between academic and private practice in radiology

  Radiologists who work in an academic setting make considerably less money than their private sector...

Issue 9, September 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

• RTs play a critical role in the revenue cycle

  In the initial phases of a patient's encounter at a facility, radiologic technologists (RT) must...

• Stent and PTA placements: Code them correctly

  Having trouble coding for stents and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) together in your...

• Understanding the new codes for cardiac CT

  The American Medical Association (AMA) has released new Category III CPT® codes for CT and CT...

Issue 8, August 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

• Get guts: Strong leadership can turn your practice into a winner

  One employee with a bad attitude can put a damper on production, so stop hiring people based on...

• Keep your business on track, improve accountability

  The key to successful management is accountability. Without accountability, it is difficult to keep...

Issue 7, July 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

• Imaging centers pressured to enter leasing agreements may tread on thin ice

  Many physicians are squeezing imaging centers to enter into questionable leasing agreements that...

• Billing and reimbursement challenges for kyphoplasty

  Kyphoplasty is a percutaneous procedure used to treat vertebral compression fractures. It is often...

• Managing: Five tips to reduce employee turnover

  High turnover-defined as 50% or more of your employees leaving and being replaced within three...

Issue 6, June 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

• Setting up a solid PET/CT program takes planning and forethought

  Adding new technology can help you bring in new customers and additional revenue. But if you don't...

• New Medicare billing rules for LOCM

  By Jackie Miller, RHIA, CPC In a move welcomed by providers, CMS expanded its coverage of low...

Issue 5, May 1, 2005

• CMS takes new position on PET codes: From G to CPT codes

  By Jackie Miller, RHIA, CPC The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule update issued February 11...

• Digital mammography brings benefits but may increase radiologists' malpractice r

  By Cam Teems, CPC, CPHIMS A shift toward digital mammography is often seen as step forward, a...

• Ask 11 questions during performance reviews to assess employee compliance awaren

  As you develop and implement your compliance plan, look for every opportunity to generate employee...

Issue 4, April 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

• Eight factors that affect an incorporated practice's risk of criminal charges

  Being incorporated won't protect your radiology practice from criminal charges. In fact, not only...

• When your hospital demands performance criteria, meet it with demands of own

  The growing shortage of qualified radiologists is forcing hospitals into direct competition with...

Issue 3, March 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

• Digital mammography: Easing the transition for radiologists

  Many organizations have made the leap and purchased full-field digital mammography equipment, and...

• Keep good hotline records to improve compliance

  Many facilities have hotlines that employees can use to report fraudulent practices and other...

Issue 2, February 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

Issue 1, January 1, 2005 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE | A PDF OF THE FULL ISSUE

• Regulators interested in administrative services agreements

  With radiologists in short supply, many hospitals are turning to innovative retention strategies...

• Radiologists disagree in digital debate

  In November, one radiologist told MRR that there was no scientific evidence favoring digital...