July 25, 2024 By: Laura Manser, CPC, CEMC, CPMA, CIRCC, RCC, Director of Provider Education In our ever-evolving healthcare landscape, teleradiology continues to play a crucial role. Let’s dive into some key points about Evaluation and Management (E/M) visits performed via telemedicine, with a focus on new patient encounters. New Patients: More Than Just a Phone […]

June 7, 2024 By: Laura Manser, CPC, CEMC, CPMA, CIRCC, RCC, Director of Provider Education Unlock the Full Potential of Your Radiology Practice with Documentation Excellence In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the precision of radiology report documentation has never been more critical. As a physician, you strive to provide the best care for your patients,

June 6, 2024 By: Laura Manser, CPC, CEMC, CPMA, CIRCC, RCC, Director of Provider Education Introduction In the specialized field of radiology, precise and complete documentation is not just a regulatory requirement—it is crucial for securing proper reimbursement and reducing the risk of denials. A well-structured Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) program tailored for radiology groups can

May 28, 2024 By: Desiree Overcast, Chief Operations Officer In today’s digital age, data security is paramount, especially in industries handling sensitive information like healthcare. At PBS Radiology, safeguarding our clients’ data is our top priority. We employ a range of advanced technologies and best practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient

May 7, 2024By: Laura Manser, CPC, CEMC, CPMA, CIRCC, RCC, Director of Provider Education We are at an exciting juncture in our company’s history. Recognizing the critical role of clinical documentation in the delivery of high-quality healthcare, we are doubling down on our efforts to expand and enrich our Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) program. This

November 14, 2023 By: Andrew Mims, Business Analyst Introduction In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, I believe young professionals (YPs) have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in their organization. As advocates for their executive team, they spearhead strategic objectives and align their team’s capabilities to accomplish them. They advocate for themselves

November 1, 2023 Source: 2024 CPT Anticipated Changes | American College of Radiology (acr.org) New Category I Codes: New Category I codes will be available January 1, 2024, and are summarized below. Transcervical RFA of Uterine Fibroids Transcervical RFA of uterine fibroids includes intraoperative ultrasound guidance and monitoring, a minimally invasive procedure that includes real-time

July 13, 2023 Source: CMS.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services On July 13, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that announces and solicits public comments on proposed policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and other Medicare Part B issues, effective on or after January

February 28, 2023 By: Nicole Jones-Gerbino, President The shift from Fee for Service (FFS) to Value Based Care continues…. The alternative payment models to traditional Fee for Service reimbursement are here to stay. Payors are increasingly complex in their quest to reduce provider reimbursement and their bottom-line patient care cost, without noticeably sacrificing quality. One

December 22, 2022 The Senate has passed a $1.65 trillion Omnibus bill, which prevents some Medicare cuts and the statutory Pay-As-You-Go sequester. Physicians were facing cuts of more than 10% to Medicare payments starting on January 1, 2023, including from the sequestration policy known as PAYGO. The final 2% cuts are significantly less than the

December 1, 2022 Source: 2023 CPT Anticipated Changes | American College of Radiology (acr.org) New Category I Codes: Percutaneous Arteriovenous Fistula Creation Two new codes for percutaneous or endovascular approaches describing reporting less invasive techniques will be available. Present codes describe open surgical arteriovenous anastomosis creation. These new codes allow reporting less invasive techniques using

Edited November 23, 2022 2023 Final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) on November 1st, which in addition to major payment implications. There are two major impacts to Medicare Revenue for physicians in 2023: CMS released the final 2023 Medicare