decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2011 Issue 2 (February)
Answer_Book / Radiology_Radiation_Services / Advanced diagnostic imaging accreditation specialty created for enrollment
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Article Overview
This article covers a Medicare enrollment change affecting providers of advanced diagnostic imaging services. It explains the new specialty designation, the accreditation connection, the organizations approved to accredit providers, and the enrollment update process through paper application or PECOS. The article is relevant to radiology and other imaging stakeholders who manage Medicare participation and enrollment records.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers involved in advanced diagnostic imaging need to know about the enrollment and accreditation update to avoid claim payment problems and keep Medicare billing records current.
Article Sections
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Advanced diagnostic imaging accreditation specialty created for enrollment
Overview of the Medicare enrollment change affecting advanced diagnostic imaging providers and the new specialty designation tied to accreditation.
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Accreditation requirement and approved organizations
Discussion of the accreditation framework, the general types of imaging services affected, and the organizations approved to accredit providers.
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Updating enrollment records
Description of the available methods for revising provider enrollment records through Medicare enrollment processes.
What You Will Learn
- What Medicare enrollment change is affecting advanced diagnostic imaging providers
- How the accreditation requirement is connected to provider enrollment records
- Which broad organizations were approved to accredit providers
- What general update options are available for enrollment records
Who Should Read This
- Radiology providers
- Advanced diagnostic imaging facilities
- Provider enrollment staff
- Medical billing and coding professionals
- Medicare compliance staff
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