AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2017 Bulletin 1
ACR Well Represented at April RUC Meeting
ACR Well Represented at April RUC Meeting The ACR presented recommendations for about 30 CPT® codes at the AMA RUC meeting April 26–29, 2017, in Chicago. The ACR collaborated with the American Society of Neuroradiology, Society of Interventional Radiology, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, American Urological Association, and other specialty societies to present physician work and practice expense recommendations for the following code families: X ray of the spine, X ray of the sacrum,, X ray of the elbow/forearm, X ray of the toe,, X ray of the esophagus, X ray of the urinary tract...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes ACR activity at an April 2017 AMA RUC meeting and notes broader collaboration with specialty societies on radiology-related code families for a later CPT cycle. It also mentions a separate ACR health policy resource aimed at helping radiology practices estimate bundled breast screening payments. The piece is relevant to radiology coders, physician practice managers, and anyone tracking CPT valuation and reimbursement-support tools.
Why This Topic Matters
It provides context on current CPT valuation work, multi-society collaboration, and a practice-facing payment estimation tool that may be useful for radiology administrative and coding teams.
Article Sections
ACR at the April RUC Meeting
Summarizes ACR participation in the April 2017 AMA RUC meeting and the broader CPT cycle timing discussed in the article. It also notes collaboration with multiple specialty societies on radiology-related code families.
HPI Breast Screening Bundle Tool
Introduces a health policy institute resource intended to help practices estimate bundled payments for breast cancer screening. The section points readers to a free tool and related information.
What You Will Learn
The article’s general focus and its connection to CPT valuation work
Which professional organizations collaborated on radiology-related recommendations
What type of reimbursement-support resource is mentioned for breast screening
How the article fits into a broader CPT and Medicare fee schedule timeline
Who Should Read This
Radiology coders
Practice managers
Physician advisors
Revenue cycle staff
Medical coding professionals
Health policy professionals
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