E/M Coding Alert - 2006 Issue 5
How To Cope With Multiple Imaging Discount
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Article Overview
This article explains a payment-policy issue affecting providers that perform multiple imaging scans on contiguous body parts and discusses broad operational considerations for radiology practices. It is aimed at coders, imaging department managers, and billing/compliance staff who need to understand the general impact of the discount and the compliance risks of attempting to work around it.
Why This Topic Matters
The topic affects radiology workflow, scanner utilization, and compliance awareness for practices performing multiple imaging studies. It helps readers understand why the policy matters operationally and why certain avoidance approaches may draw scrutiny.
What You Will Learn
- How a multiple imaging payment policy can affect radiology operations
- General operational responses discussed for imaging departments
- Why compliance concerns may arise when providers try to alter service timing
- How scanner utilization considerations relate to reimbursement policy
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance personnel
- Imaging department managers
- Medical practice administrators
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