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Prevent Interventional Pain Denials and Improve Payments
StreamlineMD is here to provide interventional pain management documentation tips to prevent denials and improve payments. With continuous declines in physician payments, every detail counts.
Dennis Chaltraw joins StreamlineMD as Director of RCM Client Relations
Dennis Chaltraw has joined StreamlineMD as Director of Revenue Cycle Management Client Relations effective March 4, 2024 Dennis Chaltraw joins StreamlineMD with a wealth of
Diagnostic Radiology Documentation Tips to Prevent Denials and Improve Payments
This blog covers diagnostic radiology documentation tips to prevent denials and improve payments. Scroll down to see the top 3 reasons that insurance companies deny
Interventional Procedure Documentation Tips to Prevent Denials and Improve Payments
Start the year off right by reviewing StreamlineMD’s… Interventional Procedure Documentation Tips to Prevent Denials and Improve Payments Update your report templates/macros. Ensure that your
Act Now to Stop Cuts to Radiology & Interventional Specialists
Your Pay Cuts are Unsustainable Your pay cuts are unsustainable. Radiology and Interventional Specialists have suffered tremendous pay reductions annually for the past several years.
2024 CPT Changes for Radiology, Interventional, and Cardiology Specialists
2024 CPT Changes for Radiology, Interventional, and Cardiology Specialists Changes for 2024 are minimum for Radiology / Imaging Specialists, as outlined below; most new codes
2024 E/M Documentation and Coding Changes
2024 E/M Documentation and Coding Changes 2024 office visit codes 99202-99205 and 99212-99215 are revised to remove the time “range” in minutes from each code.
2024 Endovascular & Interventional OBL vs ASC Fee Impact Analysis
StreamlineMD is proud to present the 2024 Endovascular & Interventional OBL vs ASC Fee Impact Analysis below based on recently released 2024 CMS Final Rule.
Radiology and Interventional Documentation and Coding Updates
AMA and CMS recently released new Radiology and Interventional Documentation and Coding Updates for 2024. Please review these changes with your providers and revenue cycle
Victory! Aetna/eviCore Cancel Arterial Intervention Pre-auths
Aetna/eviCore Cancel Arterial Intervention Pre-auths Great News! After several months of SIR’s physician leadership and teams working with medical directors from Aetna/eviCore, Aetna/eviCore will remove
Notice: Watch for AMA and SIR Reimbursement Surveys
AMA Physician Practice Expense Survey & SIR RUC Survey Make a Difference in Your Future Two meaningful surveys are beginning to circulate on two financial
StreamlineMD RCM Updates for Radiology & Interventional Specialists
StreamlineMD Documentation, Coding & Billing Updates for Radiology & Interventional Specialists Below are updates for Radiology and Interventional specialists regarding documentation and coding for: IVUS
Moderate Sedation: Understanding Usage and Reporting
Documenting and coding for Moderate Sedation continues to challenge providers and the purpose of this article is to help clarify AMA guidelines.
Aetna will require pre-authorization for multiple IR procedures starting Sept 1, 2023
As recently reported by the SIR, Aetna has partnered with eviCore to provide prior authorization for the following procedures; cerebrovascular angiography, carotid angioplasty/stent, carotid endarterectomy,
StreamlineMD Earns 2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
We are thrilled to announce that StreamlineMD has been awarded the prestigious Great Place to Work Certification™ for 2023.
Effective July 1, 2023: Reporting for Discarded Drugs – JW vs JZ Modifiers
Effective July 1, 2023, mandatory reporting of all single-use containers as used (JZ Modifier) or wasted (JW Modifier) amounts must be reported on Part B claims. This is part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements, Drug Waste Accountability Act as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
2023 E/M Updates for Consultation Services
The American Medical Association (AMA) published many changes impacting CPT® E/M codes and guidelines, taking effect Jan. 1, 2023. There are 25 deleted codes and many revisions to codes and guidelines in five code categories.
Vertebral Fractures – Proper Documentation & Coding
The various image-guided percutaneous procedures used to treat Vertebral Fractures include terms such as Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, Sacroplasty and Augmentation. The nuances of these procedures often cause confusion. This article discusses these procedures, their documentation, and CMS policy to obtain more clarity.
StreamlineMD Releases New Client Portal
We are excited to announce that StreamlineMD will be rolling out new features, allowing you to access security request forms & training videos online through our new StreamlineMD Client Portal.
Diagnostic Angiography with Therapeutic Treatment – Understanding Vascular Roadmapping and Correct Coding
The intent of this article is to provide education regarding vascular roadmapping in an effort to understand when it is bundled into therapeutic treatment, when it is appropriate to bill, and the importance of including supporting medical necessity in physician documentation.
Prevent Interventional Pain Denials and Improve Payments
StreamlineMD is here to provide interventional pain management documentation tips to prevent denials and improve payments. With continuous declines in physician payments, every detail counts.
Dennis Chaltraw joins StreamlineMD as Director of RCM Client Relations
Dennis Chaltraw has joined StreamlineMD as Director of Revenue Cycle Management Client Relations effective March 4, 2024 Dennis Chaltraw joins StreamlineMD with a wealth of
Diagnostic Radiology Documentation Tips to Prevent Denials and Improve Payments
This blog covers diagnostic radiology documentation tips to prevent denials and improve payments. Scroll down to see the top 3 reasons that insurance companies deny
Interventional Procedure Documentation Tips to Prevent Denials and Improve Payments
Start the year off right by reviewing StreamlineMD’s… Interventional Procedure Documentation Tips to Prevent Denials and Improve Payments Update your report templates/macros. Ensure that your
Act Now to Stop Cuts to Radiology & Interventional Specialists
Your Pay Cuts are Unsustainable Your pay cuts are unsustainable. Radiology and Interventional Specialists have suffered tremendous pay reductions annually for the past several years.
2024 CPT Changes for Radiology, Interventional, and Cardiology Specialists
2024 CPT Changes for Radiology, Interventional, and Cardiology Specialists Changes for 2024 are minimum for Radiology / Imaging Specialists, as outlined below; most new codes
2024 E/M Documentation and Coding Changes
2024 E/M Documentation and Coding Changes 2024 office visit codes 99202-99205 and 99212-99215 are revised to remove the time “range” in minutes from each code.
2024 Endovascular & Interventional OBL vs ASC Fee Impact Analysis
StreamlineMD is proud to present the 2024 Endovascular & Interventional OBL vs ASC Fee Impact Analysis below based on recently released 2024 CMS Final Rule.
Radiology and Interventional Documentation and Coding Updates
AMA and CMS recently released new Radiology and Interventional Documentation and Coding Updates for 2024. Please review these changes with your providers and revenue cycle
Victory! Aetna/eviCore Cancel Arterial Intervention Pre-auths
Aetna/eviCore Cancel Arterial Intervention Pre-auths Great News! After several months of SIR’s physician leadership and teams working with medical directors from Aetna/eviCore, Aetna/eviCore will remove
Notice: Watch for AMA and SIR Reimbursement Surveys
AMA Physician Practice Expense Survey & SIR RUC Survey Make a Difference in Your Future Two meaningful surveys are beginning to circulate on two financial
StreamlineMD RCM Updates for Radiology & Interventional Specialists
StreamlineMD Documentation, Coding & Billing Updates for Radiology & Interventional Specialists Below are updates for Radiology and Interventional specialists regarding documentation and coding for: IVUS
Moderate Sedation: Understanding Usage and Reporting
Documenting and coding for Moderate Sedation continues to challenge providers and the purpose of this article is to help clarify AMA guidelines.
Aetna will require pre-authorization for multiple IR procedures starting Sept 1, 2023
As recently reported by the SIR, Aetna has partnered with eviCore to provide prior authorization for the following procedures; cerebrovascular angiography, carotid angioplasty/stent, carotid endarterectomy,
StreamlineMD Earns 2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
We are thrilled to announce that StreamlineMD has been awarded the prestigious Great Place to Work Certification™ for 2023.
Effective July 1, 2023: Reporting for Discarded Drugs – JW vs JZ Modifiers
Effective July 1, 2023, mandatory reporting of all single-use containers as used (JZ Modifier) or wasted (JW Modifier) amounts must be reported on Part B claims. This is part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements, Drug Waste Accountability Act as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
2023 E/M Updates for Consultation Services
The American Medical Association (AMA) published many changes impacting CPT® E/M codes and guidelines, taking effect Jan. 1, 2023. There are 25 deleted codes and many revisions to codes and guidelines in five code categories.
Vertebral Fractures – Proper Documentation & Coding
The various image-guided percutaneous procedures used to treat Vertebral Fractures include terms such as Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, Sacroplasty and Augmentation. The nuances of these procedures often cause confusion. This article discusses these procedures, their documentation, and CMS policy to obtain more clarity.
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