E/M Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 5
You Be the Coder: Get Up to Speed on Imaging AUC
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Article Overview
This article covers the use of clinical decision support mechanisms for advanced diagnostic imaging under Medicare, including how the workflow may fit into a surgical practice and the role of the ordering clinician. It is useful for surgeons, radiology practices, coding staff, and compliance teams that need a general understanding of imaging AUC support, related documentation workflow, and Medicare’s broader oversight context.
Why This Topic Matters
Imaging AUC requirements affect ordering workflow, documentation, and compliance for Medicare patients. Practices need to understand how the decision support process fits into existing systems so they can prepare staff, avoid workflow disruptions, and support appropriate test ordering.
What You Will Learn
- What clinical decision support tools are used for in imaging AUC workflows
- Who is expected to interact with the decision support process
- How the article frames Medicare’s broader imaging oversight context
- Why practices may need to adjust ordering workflows and staff responsibilities
Who Should Read This
- Surgeons
- Physician practices
- Coding professionals
- Compliance staff
- Radiology and imaging staff
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