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2010 CodeMap® Medicare Reimbursement Manual for Radiology
CodeMap® Medicare Medical Necessity Guide for Radiology Procedures

CodeMap - www.codemap.com 



 

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Articles & Educational Tools Provided by RadRx
CMS
OIG
Other Resources
Internet Resources
Books



Articles by Stacie L. Buck featured in the Journal of AHIMA

Deciphering Dialysis Access Maintenance Coding - May 2008

Coding for Mammography Services -  July 2007

 

Articles & Educational Tools Provided by RadRx

Mammography Ordering Criteria - Screening vs. Diagnostic

Diagnostic Test Order FAQ's

Summary of ICD-9-CM Coding Requirements for Diagnostic Tests

ICD-9-CM Coding Clarification - "Consistent With"

Modifier -59 Decision Tree

Modifier -25 Quick Tips



CMS

NEW Advance Beneficiary Notice Released!  
   Instructions for Use
   FAQ's
   Revised ABN Form in Word Format

Multiple Procedure Reduction on the Technical Component (TC) of Certain Diagnostic Imaging
Procedures and Cap on the TC of Imaging Procedures

Implementation of a One-Time Only Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA),
Resulting from a Referral from an Initial Preventive Physical Examination

Modifier -59 Article from CMS

Summary of NCCI Manual Revisions/Additions/Deletions for Diagnostic Radiology/Interventional
Radiology and Cardiology Services (8/31/08)


 

OIG

2009 OIG Workplan

2008 OIG Workplan

REVIEW OF CLAIMS BILLED BY INDEPENDENT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FACILITIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED
TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES

USE OF MODIFIER 59 TO BYPASS MEDICARE’S NATIONAL CORRECT CODING INITIATIVE EDITS

CONSULTATIONS IN MEDICARE: CODING AND REIMBURSEMENT

USE OF MODIFIER 25


 

Other Resources

FAQ's PET & PET/CT - Society of Nuclear Medicine


 

internet resources

 

The Internet is an essential resource, but trying to find those great sites can be a frustrating experience. To save you time, we've compiled a list of websites that might be of interest to you.


ACR PRACTICE GUIDELINE FOR COMMUNICATION OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING FINDINGS

American College of Radiology – www.acr.org

American Healthcare Radiology Administrators - www.ahra.com

Aunt Minnie – www.auntminnie.com

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services - www.cms.hhs.gov

Office of the Inspector General – www.oig.hhs.gov

Radiological Society of North America – www.rsna.org

Radiology Business Management Association – www.rbma.org

Radiology Coding Certification Board  - www.rccb.org

Radiology Info - www.radiologyinfo.com

Society of Interventional Radiology – www.sirweb.org

Society of Nuclear Medicine – www.snm.org

Frustrated trying to find what you need on the CMS site?  
Click here for a comprehensive list of shortcuts on the CMS website for the most frequently accessed pages!

CMS Rescinds NCCI Guidance for Unsuccessful Peripheral Interventions


 

books

by Stacie Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, LHRM, RCC, CIC

 

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