Nii O. Koney MD, MBA, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Mustafa Syed DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Munir Ghesani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Nolan J. Kagetsu MD, Abstract Co-Author: Spouse, Employee, Pfizer Inc

Using the new ACGME milestone model, we have designed an interactive and practical case-based approach to educating residents and fellows about health economics requirements 1. Attendees will have a better understanding of the alphabet soup involved in the reimbursement process such as ICD, MPFS, RVRVU, CMS, CPT, RCU and how they all relate to one another.  We will pay particular attention to the looming transition to ICD-10 and ways it can affect the bottom line of radiology departments 2. Attendees will be introduced to the basic radiology revenue cycle model and practical ways to improve efficiency 3. Attendees will be introduced to emerging payment models and practical steps that need to be taken in the current system to ensure a bright future for radiology

*  Case Study introduction * Overview of ACGME Diagnostic Radiology Health Economics Requirements:     - Level 1: Types of payors and the reimbursement mechanism     - Level 2: Relative costs of common procedures     - Level 3: Technical and professional components of imaging costs     - Level 4: Productivity measurements     - Level 5: The radiology revenue cycle * Emerging payment models * Take Home points  

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Koney, N, Syed, M, Ghesani, M, Kagetsu, N, Practical and Interactive Approach to ACGME Health Economics Requirements: A Resident Primer.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14004081.html