Publisher's Synopsis
Keep your coding and billing up to date The technology behind CT and MR studies has advanced tremendously in recent years. At issue is whether your coding and billing practices have kept pace. Trust our CT/MR Coder book to walk you sure-footedly through the complexities, equipping you to receive the full appropriate reimbursement while avoiding compliance pitfalls. Highlights: * Detailed guidance in billing for all codes defining CT and MR procedures, by both hospital (technical) and physician (professional) entities * Interprets the rules/regulations involving CT, CTA, MRI, MRA and MRV * Assistance with common challenges, such as billing for MRA procedures and combination MRI procedures, reconstruction charges and coronary/cardiac CT/CTA studies * Clarification of CTA procedures and the billing of contrast materials * How infusion therapy codes may be used in conjunction with CT/MR services * Coding tips by body section, along with assignable revenue codes * Updated APC and RVU payment information; includes comprehensive RVU tables, encompassing physician work, facility, non-facility and total * Guidance with medically unlikely edits (MUEs) and Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) policy * Information on coding for infusions and injections and when you may charge for these services
