Cigna’s New Reimbursement Policy: E/M Code Downgrades

Beginning October 1, 2025, Cigna will implement a new Evaluation and Management (E/M) reimbursement policy (Policy R49) that allows for the automatic downcoding of high-level E/M services.
Key Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional & ASC MPFS Changes for 2026

This proposal delivers the most extensive set of Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional & ASC MPFS Changes in several years, covering both professional reimbursement and site-of-service adjustments.
Become a Great Radiology & Interventional Radiology Boss: A Simple (But Not Always Easy) Guide (Part 2)

In every thriving company, there’s usually a great boss behind the scenes; someone who leads with purpose, manages with clarity, and creates a workplace where accountability and engagement go hand-in-hand. In the fast-paced world of Radiology & Interventional Radiology practices, that often means building and leading multidisciplinary teams of physicians, APPs, nurses, technologists, and administrators towards a shared goal of sustainable, compliant, and compassionate patient care.
Y90 Billing in the OBL: Navigating the Maze of Dose Reimbursement

Billing for Yttrium-90 (Y90) radioembolization procedures in an Office-Based Lab (OBL) is one of the most complex challenges in interventional radiology revenue cycle management. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.
Radiologists: RUC Surveys Open for New & Revised CPT Codes

RUC Surveys are now open for new & revised CPT codes – Radiologists, your input is very important! The American College of Radiology (ACR) is currently gathering physician work data through RUC surveys to help determine the relative value of several radiology procedures.
CMS Medicare Advantage Audit Expansion

On May 21, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a Medicare Advantage (MA) Audit Expansion.
Interventional Radiology RUC Survey Launch – June 13

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) has announced that RVS Update Committee (RUC) surveys will be sent starting June 13, 2025, to randomly selected SIR members.
Become a Great Radiology & Interventional Practice Boss. A Simple (But Not Always Easy) Guide (Part 1)

In every thriving Radiology & Interventional practice, there’s usually a great boss behind the scenes; someone who leads with purpose, manages with clarity, and creates a workplace where accountability and engagement go hand-in-hand. Becoming a great boss comes down to mastering two key roles: Leadership and Management.
CPT 2026: Major Radiology & Interventional Coding Updates

Coming soon – CPT 2026: Major Radiology & Interventional Coding Updates. The 2026 CPT code set includes the most extensive Radiology and Interventional coding updates in years. These CPT code updates will significantly impact clinical documentation, coding workflows, and billing systems.
Supply and Demand at the Heart of US Healthcare Crisis

Insights from StreamlineMD CEO Harry Curley on PBS Forum 360 Healthcare costs keep climbing while reimbursements shrink, and many physicians feel caught in an unsustainable squeeze. On a recent episode of PBS’s Forum 360, host Sally Henning sat down with Harry Curley, CEO of StreamlineMD, to unpack the pressures facing US healthcare providers and the innovations that can keep quality […]