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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:03 pm    Post subject: Radiology Coding Reply with quote

Any coders out there anymore? This area needs some action! What about this digital/pacs/teleradiology stuff? Are we getting paid for technology?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just joined the forum and my specialty is coding, auditing and education for radiology providers. I am happy to be of assistance where I can.

I am not sure I understand your question. Are you asking is there is additional reimbursement for use of the technologies? If so, the answer is no.
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PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:41 am    Post subject: new to radiology coding Reply with quote

just wondering if anyone can give me suggestion as to how to code radiology report. I know the basics, straightforward procedure, dxs codes. BUt sometines there was no dx indicated. Is there a book out there that teaches how to diseect the report? I searched and found some radiology books but it looks like mainly for medical student.
What do I look for basically in the report. I just want to learn and stay in this new job
any help?

thank you very much

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PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There really isn't a book that can teach you this, but you may want to give the Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 23 a read about assigning diagbnosis codes.

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/downloads/clm104c23.pdf

Basically you assign a diagnosis code for a definitive diagnosis that is listed in the final impression, if there is nothing definitive you code signs/symptoms.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you require further direction:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/downloads/clm104c23.pdf

Email: stacie@southeastrad.com
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Coding and billing are very difficult areas in radiology.
Some exams are very straightforward and some others are very complex.

I agree with stacie, if you are in the job description of coding; then you should definitely get some schooling on it. There are many coding books out there to help but in the end, coding incorrectly can cost your hospital and many other people a lot of money.

Good luck! I'm still learning daily when it comes to this stuff!

Molly



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

:-)

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