SIR 2024
Practice Development
Paul Navo, MD, MPH
Resident Physician
Temple University Hospital
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James Lemon, None
Medical Student
Temple University Hospital / Lewis Katz School of Medicine
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Joseph Panaro, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Interventional Radiology
Temple University Hospital
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Jeffrey Cruz, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Interventional Radiology
Temple University Hospital
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Emily Cuthbertson, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Interventional Radiology
Temple University Hospital
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Gary Cohen, MD
Chair, Department of Radiology
Temple University Hospital
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Perry Gerard, MD, FACR, MBA
Professor of Radiology
New York Medical College- Westchester Medical Center
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Jared Meshekow, MD MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Temple University Hospital
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1. Understand the importance of proper clinical and procedural billing in interventional radiology (IR).
2. Familiarize yourself with key billing and coding concepts specific to IR procedures.
3. Identify common pitfalls and challenges in clinical and procedural billing.
4. Learn strategies to optimize billing practices for IR trainees and early career interventionists.
Background:
For healthcare providers to receive appropriate reimbursements, efficient billing and coding are essential. The same is true for interventional radiology (IR). Proper documentation, coding, and billing are crucial for the financial sustainability of IR practices. This is particularly important for trainees and early career interventionists who may be less experienced in these areas. This educational abstract aims to provide valuable insights into clinical and procedural billing in IR to help maximize reimbursements and financial success.
Clinical Findings/Procedure Details:
Clinical and procedural billing in interventional radiology requires a thorough understanding of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes.
In this abstract, we consider the intricacies of these codes in the context of IR procedures, emphasizing the importance of accurate coding to reflect the complexity and resources involved with each procedure. The abstract also examines common billing challenges and pitfalls encountered by IR trainees and early career interventionists, including undercoding, inadequate documentation, and compliance issues. The document provides guidance on how to overcome these challenges by incorporating best practices into documentation and coding.
Conclusion and/or Teaching Points:
The proper billing of clinical and procedural charges is an essential component of the success of an interventional radiology practice. It is imperative that trainees and early career interventionists understand billing and coding principles specific to IR procedures in order to maximize reimbursement. This abstract underscores the importance of accurate coding, documentation, and compliance to ensure that healthcare providers receive fair compensation for their services.