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DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-957017
Coding Issues for Interventional Radiology: Get Paid for What You Do!
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Publikationsdatum:
29. Dezember 2006 (online)
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ABSTRACT
As interventional radiology continues to evolve into a true clinical practice, more time will be spent on the clinical decision process; this time is reimbursable in the form of evaluation and management (E&M) services. Once assumed to be an inherent part of the procedure itself, we know many procedures now do not include follow-up E&M components. Unfortunately, E&M coding is somewhat complex and requires rigorous documentation. Below is a discussion of the fundamentals of E&M services, general principles of documentation, and the mechanics of coverage and reimbursement.
KEYWORDS
Coding - interventional procedures - evaluation and management - E&M
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H. Bob SmouseM.D.
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, North Building, Room 4684, Peoria, IL 61637