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“Professional Component Payment Reductions for Diagnostic Imaging Examinations When More Than One Service Is Rendered by the Same Provider in the Same Session: An Analysis of Relevant Payment Policy” Journal of the American College of Radiology, September 2011

J Am Coll Radiol. 2011 Sep;8(9):610-6. Epub 2011 Jun 29. Allen B Jr, Donovan WD, McGinty G, Barr RM, Silva E 3rd, Duszak R Jr, Kim AJ, Kassing P. Source: Trinity Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama 35213, USA. bibb@mac.com Abstract PURPOSE: … Continue reading

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Recovery Audit Contractors Looking at E & M Services

by Janine Wackowski, RHIA – HCSWNY Director of Coding Earlier in October, the HHS OIG Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2012 was unveiled. As always, the work plan revealed many areas of focus for physicians. Specifically, the RAC auditors will … Continue reading

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