Kevin Ching MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Christopher John Friend MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ernesto Santos MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Rakesh Khubchand Varma MBBS, MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kevin Michael McCluskey MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. An astute knowledge of billing and coding is essential for interventional radiologists as under billing may jeopardize the finances of a practice while overbilling constitutes medical fraud.  2. Physicians must be informed of specific terminology, the break down of physician reimbursement, and importance of accurate billing and coding. 3. Our exhibit reviews need to know information on this topic in a straightforward and understandable format.

1) Appropriate usage of current procedural terminology (CPT) codes and modifiers 2) Relative based relative value work scale (RBRVS), Relative value units (RVU), Conversion factors (CF) and how to calculate payment 3) What makes up a Global Payment 4) Professional fees: physician work, practice expense, and malpractice expense 5) Geographic practice cost index (GPCI): why the cost of care varies by region 6) ICD-9: an appropriate indication is essential for payment 7) Global periods: what is included after the procedure and for how long 8) Coding for multiple procedure on the same day and bundling of payments 9) Current RVU's for common interventional radiology procedures 10) Key concepts will be emphasized using case examples of everyday procedures.  

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Ching, K, Friend, C, Santos, E, Varma, R, McCluskey, K, Billing and Coding for Procedures: A Necessary Primer for Interventional Radiologists.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008757.html