This session will include an overview of key coding and compliance issues of this growingly complex area that challenges radiology professionals on a daily basis. Radiology Managers/Administrators must be able to effectively manage or oversee coding and compliance for their departments/organizations to ensure revenue is not inappropriately gained or forfeited. In addition, key compliance issues that impact radiology will be reviewed to ensure understanding. Specialty specific coding concerns, orders, supervision guidelines, the use of non-physician practitioners and RRAs/RPAs and more will be covered in this exciting session.
Learning Objectives:
Review key coding and compliance areas of concern to equip radiology managers/administrators will the knowledge they need to successful oversee and manage these functions within in their organization.
2. Understand how radiology coding/billing is different from other specialties/departments and discuss key areas of concern to avoid compliance concerns.
Review operational concerns that cause the great compliance challenges including but not limited supervision and the use and billing of physician extenders.