| Quick Facts – BETA Amyloid PET Studies | In absence of requirements published by your MAC or payer, our guidance is to use criteria included in the ACR guidelines and IDEAS. Although meeting these guidelines does not guarantee coverage. | Quick Facts, Radiology | BETA, Amyloid, PET, | | quick-facts radiology |
| Quick Facts – 3D PostProcessing | 3D rendering with interpretation and reporting of CT, MRI, Ultrasound or other tomographic modality with image postprocessing under concurrent supervision. | | Three dimensional, postprocessing, 76376, 76377, 3D rendering | | |
| Documentation Guide – Tricare Targets Acute Lower Back Pain | TRICARE specific documentation to support Diagnostic Imaging for Acute Lower Back Pain | Documentation Guide, Target | TRICARE, Acute Lower Back Pain, Diagnostic Imaging | | doc-guide target |
| Quick Facts – pMD EM Charge Capture | Explains what pMD is, how the process works, available training and support, and how to get started. | Coding, Quick Facts | pMD, Charge Capture | | coding quick-facts |
| Quick Facts – Evaluation and Management | Evaluation and management quick facts including assigning a level of service. | Quick Facts | E/M, evaluation, management | | quick-facts |
| Quick Facts – MSN-ARC | MSN’s Accredited Radiology Coder (MSN-ARC) program ensures our coding professionals demonstrate validated expertise in nationally recognized coding standards and meet MSN’s rigorous quality expectations. | Quick Facts | Coding, Accredited Radiology Coder, ARC | | quick-facts |
| Documentation Guide – CMS Targets Epidural Steroid Injections | WISeR Model documentation to support medical necessity for Epidural Steroid Injections | Documentation Guide, Target | Epidural, steroid, ESI, WISeR, 62323 | | doc-guide target |
| Documentation Guide – CMS Targets Non-Invasive Vascular Studies – WellPoint Federal (NGS) | WellPoint Federal specific documentation to support medical necessity for Non-Invasive Vascular Studies | Documentation Guide, Target | Non-Invasive, Extracranial, Arteries, 93880, 93882 | | doc-guide target |
| Documentation Guide – CMS Targets Nerve Blockade – Noridian | Noridian specific documentation to support medical necessity for Nerve Blockade | Documentation Guide, Target | Nerve blockade, Noridian, 64415 | | doc-guide target |
| Documentation Guide – CMS Targets CT Abdomen and Pelvis | Payer-specific documentation to support medical necessity for CT Abdomen and Pelvis | Documentation Guide, Target | CT Abdomen, Pelvis, 74150-74170, 72192-72194, 74176-74176 | | doc-guide target |
| Documentation Guide – CMS Targets Breast Echography | CGS and Wellpoint Federal payer-specific documentation to support medical necessity for Breast Echography | Documentation Guide, Target | Breast Echography, 76641-76642, Sonography, Ductography | | doc-guide target |
| Sites of Service – Defined for Non-Clinical Staff | Review of radiology procedures performed at various sites of service | Radiology | OBL, IDTF, Imaging Center, ASC | | radiology |
| Documentation Guide – CMS Targets CTA Head – All MACs | Payer-specific documentation to support medical necessity for CTA | Documentation Guide, Target | CTA Head, Coronary Tomography, 70496 | | doc-guide target |
| Documentation Guide – CMS Targets Chest X-Ray – Noridian | Payer-specific documentation to support medical necessity for Chest X-Ray | Documentation Guide, Target | Chest, X-ray, Noridian, 71045-71046, | | doc-guide target |
| 2027 MPFS Proposed Rule Webinar Presentation 7.29.26 | Overview of the proposed rule changes from MPFS for 2027 | Coding, MIPS, Webinar | MPFS, 2027, Webinar, Proposed Rule | | coding mips webinar |
| Documentation Guide – CMS Targets MRI Lumbar Spine – Noridian | Payer-specific documentation to support medical necessity for Low Back Pain Lumbar MRI | Documentation Guide, Target | MRI, Lumbar, Spine, Noridian, Low Back Pain, 72148-72149, 72158 | | doc-guide target |
| Medicare QPP Acronym Dictionary | A comprehensive listing of QPP acronyms | MIPS, QCDR | QPP, MIPS, QCDR | | mips qcdr |
| Medicare’s QPP: A Very Brief Acronym History | The history of Medicare’s progression to Value-Based Care (VBC). | MIPS, QCDR | QPP, Acronym, QCDR, MIPS | | mips qcdr |
| MSN, Medicare Quality Payment Programs and the QCDR | This article traces MSN’s decade-long investment in the Qualified Clinical Data Registry and highlights the strategic choices, expert support, and client results that position MSN to help practices navigate MIPS and future CMS models. | MIPS, QCDR | QPP, QCDR, MIPS | | mips qcdr |
| 2027 MPFS Proposed Rule – Implications for Pathology | Pathology faces a reduction in payments. | Pathology | MPFS; pathology; QPP | | pathology |
| Quick Facts – Common Acronyms | Common industry acronyms and their meanings | Quick Facts | Acronyms; Non-clinical | | quick-facts |
| Bone Density Study | Documentation for DXA studies, vertebral fracture assessments, and bone density studies. | Radiology | Bone density, vertebral fracture assessments, DXA, VFA, FRAX, DEXA Scan | | radiology |
| Documentation Guide – CT Calcium Scoring | CT Calcium Score Studies (CPT 75571) often presents challenges with coverage by payers. See this document for guidance. | Documentation Guide, Radiology | CT, heart, calcium, 75571, 75572-75574 | | doc-guide radiology |
| Quick Facts – Post Processing Techniques – Non-Clinical Staff | Explains the differences between 3D reconstruction and Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) | Quick Facts, Radiology | CAD, 3D reconstruction, CTA, MRA, 76376, 76377 | | quick-facts radiology |
| Quick Facts – DynaCAD for MRI Prostate | Documentation elements required for DynaCAD for MRI Prostate | Quick Facts, Radiology | DynaCAD, CAD, MRI, prostate, 76498 | | quick-facts radiology |
| Cardiac MR Studies | Documentation requirements and example, FAQs for Cardiac MR Studies | Coding, Radiology | cardiac, MR, 75557, 75559, 75561, 75563, 75565 | | coding radiology |
| Documentation Guide – Interventional Pain and Spine Procedures | At-a-glance summary of Interventional Pain and Spine Procedure documentation elements | Documentation Guide, Radiology | block, diskography, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, epidural, facet joint, WISeR, nerve | | doc-guide radiology |
| Quick Facts – Coronary Fractional Flow Reserve | Documentation elements required for Coronary Fractional Flow Reserve | Quick Facts, Radiology | cardiac, cardiologist, coronary, 75580, FFR, CT, CTA | | quick-facts radiology |
| Quick Facts – Coronary Atherosclerotic Plaque Assessment | Documentation elements required for Coronary Atherosclerotic Plaque Assessment | Quick Facts, Radiology | cardiac, cardiologist, coronary, 75577, augmentative, CCTA, plaque | | quick-facts radiology |
| Quick Facts – Cardiac Split Reads | Documentation elements required for Cardiac Split-Reads | Quick Facts, Radiology | cardiac, split, interpretation, cardiologist, coronary | | quick-facts radiology |
| Pap Test Physician Interpretation | Pap test screening and Pap test physician interpretation are separate services for CPT® coding. Understanding when physician interpretation is medically necessary (and billable) is essential for compliance and appropriate reimbursement. | Coding, Pathology | 88141, pap test, abnormality, diagnosis codes, specimens | | coding pathology |
| Cardiac Split Reads | Billing options for CT cardiac split read studies. | Radiology | CT, CTA, CT coronary angiogram, split interpretations, 75571, 75572, 75573, 75574 | | radiology |
| Documentation Guide – Incompetent and Varicose Vein | At-a-glance summary of incompetent and varicose vein procedure coding documentation elements | Documentation Guide, Radiology | varicose vein, sclerotherapy, radio-frequency, laser ablation, transcatheter, stab phlebectomy | | doc-guide radiology |
| Documentation Guide – Interventional Non-Vascular | At-a-glance summary of interventional non-vascular coding documentation elements | Documentation Guide, Radiology | biopsy, FNA, paracentesis, arthrocentesis, gastrointestinal, biliary, urinary, fiducial, tumor ablation, non-vascular, interventional | | doc-guide radiology |
| Quick Facts – Non-Invasive Physiologic Studies (NIPS) | Documentation elements required for NIPS | Quick Facts, Radiology | non-invasive physiologic studies, 93922, 93923 | | quick-facts radiology |
| Non-Invasive Physiologic Studies (NIPS) | To provide documentation guidance for NIPS. | Radiology | NIPS, doppler, duplex, ABIs, CPT 93922 & 93923 | | radiology |
| Escheat Laws and Overpayments: Who Does What? | This article provides a general perspective for medical practices and it is important to seek guidance from legal experts and accounting professionals in your state to identify applicable requirements. | Practice Management | Escheat Laws, Overpayments, write-offs, unclaimed property | | practice-management |
| Quick Facts – Radiology Clinical Indications & Definitive Findings | It is critical to begin with a clear clinical history and document definitive findings relevant to the procedure. Examples of what does/doesn’t support medical necessity | Quick Facts, Radiology | clinical indications, definitive findings, medical necessity, diagnosis | | quick-facts radiology |
| Clinical History and Medical Necessity for Peripheral Venous Doppler: CGS | To provide physicians with insight into the CMS Medical Necessity requirements for Peripheral Venous Doppler studies for CGS. Regional Medicare contractors publish LCDs with billing articles that describe clinical criteria required to meet published guidelines for “medical necessity” for these studies. | Coding, Radiology | 93970-93971; Peripheral Venous Doppler, CGS | | coding radiology |
| Clinical History and Medical Necessity for Peripheral Venous Doppler: First Coast | To provide physicians with insight into the CMS Medical Necessity requirements for Peripheral Venous Doppler studies for First Coast. Regional Medicare contractors publish LCDs with billing articles that describe clinical criteria required to meet published guidelines for “medical necessity” for these studies. | Coding, Radiology | 93970-93971; Peripheral Venous Doppler, First Coast | | coding radiology |
| Clinical History and Medical Necessity for Peripheral Venous Doppler: Novitas | To provide physicians with insight into the CMS Medical Necessity requirements for Peripheral Venous Doppler studies for Novitas. Regional Medicare contractors publish LCDs with billing articles that describe clinical criteria required to meet published guidelines for “medical necessity” for these studies. | Coding, Radiology | 93970-93971; Peripheral Venous Doppler, Novitas | | coding radiology |
| Clinical History and Medical Necessity for Peripheral Venous Doppler: Wellpoint Federal | To provide physicians with insight into the CMS Medical Necessity requirements for Peripheral Venous Doppler studies for WellPoint Federal. Regional Medicare contractors publish LCDs with billing articles that describe clinical criteria required to meet published guidelines for “medical necessity” for these studies. | Coding, Radiology | 93970-93971; Peripheral Venous Doppler, Wellpoint Federal, NGS | | coding radiology |
| Clinical History and Medical Necessity for Peripheral Venous Doppler: WPS | To provide physicians with insight into the CMS Medical Necessity requirements for Peripheral Venous Doppler studies for MAC WPS. Regional Medicare contractors publish LCDs with billing articles that describe clinical criteria required to meet published guidelines for “medical necessity” for these studies. | Coding, Radiology | 93970-93971; Peripheral Venous Doppler, WPS | | coding radiology |
| Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms | Documentation requirements for screening US study for AAA | Coding, Radiology | AAA, Ultrasound | | coding radiology |
| Quick Facts – MAC by State | Overview of the states covered by each Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) | Quick Facts | Medicare Administrative Contractor, MAC, CGS, First Coast, NGS, Noridian, Novitas, Palmetto, WPS | | quick-facts |
| PAMA – What it Means for your Pathology Practice | The Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA) became law April 1, 2014 and was intended as a short-term “fix” to delay a large cut to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) scheduled for 2015. It introduced major regulatory components for pathology. | Pathology, Practice Management | PAMA, Pathology, CLFS, MPFS, RESULTS | | pathology practice-management |
| Quick Facts – AAA Ultrasound Screening | In order to bill for AAA Ultrasound Screenings, documentation must include all necessary information and meet CMS requirements. | Quick Facts, Radiology | 76706, AAA, Ultrasound, screening, abdominal aorta | | quick-facts radiology |
| Quick Facts – Pathology Clinical Indications & Definitive Findings | It’s critical to begin with a clear clinical history and document definitive findings | Pathology, Quick Facts | pathology, medical necessity, diagnosis findings, clinical indications | | pathology quick-facts |
| Quick Facts – LDCT Lung Screening | In order to bill for LDCT Lung Screenings, documentation must include all necessary information and meet CMS requirements. | Quick Facts, Radiology | LDCT, Low dose computed tomography, lung, medical necessity, tobacco | | quick-facts radiology |
| Quick Facts – DXA Bone Density Screening | In order to bill for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) Bone Density Screening studies, documentation must include all necessary information and meet CMS requirements. | Quick Facts, Radiology | DXA, bone density, medical necessity, dual-energy, 77080, 77081 | | quick-facts radiology |
| Quick Facts – PSMA PET Requirements | To bill for PSMA PET, documentation should include signs and symptoms (including causative conditions and contributing factors). | Quick Facts, Radiology | PSMA, PET, medical necessity | | quick-facts radiology |
| Documentation Guide – Cardiac Studies | At-a-glance summary of cardiac studies coding documentation elements | Documentation Guide, Radiology | CT, MR, Cardiac, global billing, NM, nuclear medicine | | doc-guide radiology |
| Screening For Lung Cancer with Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) | Provides insight into documentation and coverage requirements for Low Dose CT Lung Screenings. | Radiology | LDCT, Low Dose CT Lung Cancer, low dose computed tomography, lung cancer screening, risk factors lung cancer screening, eligibility, cancer screening registry, LCSR, Lung-RADS, | | radiology |
| Documentation of Billable Drugs, Biologicals & Radiopharmaceuticals | How to document billable drugs, ensure reimbursement for discarded amounts and obtain proper reimbursement. | Radiology | JW modifier, JZ modifier, discarded drugs/pharmaceuticals, global billing | | radiology |
| Quick Facts – Modified Barium Swallow | To bill for modified barium swallow, documentation should include signs and symptoms (including causative conditions, contributing factors and reason for the late effect). | Quick Facts, Radiology | modified barium swallow, medical necessity | | quick-facts radiology |
| Quick Facts – Drugs and Radiopharmaceuticals | In order to bill for drugs and radiopharmaceuticals in a global billing setting, documentation must include all necessary information and meet CMS requirements. | Quick Facts, Radiology | global billing, drugs, radiopharmaceuticals | | quick-facts radiology |
| Documentation Guide – Women’s Imaging and Procedures | At-a-glance summary of Women’s Imaging and Procedures coding documentation elements | Documentation Guide, Radiology | Mammography, Breast, MRI, Ultrasound, Fine Needle Aspiration, FNA | | doc-guide radiology |
| Documentation Guide – Screening Studies | At-a-glance summary of Screening Studies coding documentation elements | Documentation Guide, Radiology | Screening studies, bone density, DEXA, AAA, LDCT | | doc-guide radiology |
| Documentation Guide – Nuclear and PET | At-a-glance summary of Nuclear and PET coding documentation elements | Documentation Guide, Radiology | Nuclear, PET, Oncologic, Diagnostic, Dementia, Therapeutic | | doc-guide radiology |
| Documentation Guide – General X-ray | At-a-glance summary of General X-ray coding documentation elements | Documentation Guide, Radiology | X-ray, Spine, UGI, Urinary | | doc-guide radiology |
| Documentation Guide – CT and MRI | At-a-glance summary of CT and MRI coding documentation elements | Documentation Guide, Radiology | CT, MRI, contrast, global billing, 3D, Myelogram, Arthrogram | | doc-guide radiology |
| Documentation Guide – Ultrasound | At-a-glance summary of ultrasound coding elements | Documentation Guide, Radiology | Ultrasound, NIPS, Duplex Scans, limited US, complete US | | doc-guide radiology |
| Documentation Requirements for the Teaching Facility | Documentation requirements for services performed in conjunction with residents, fellows and students; billing requirements for teaching physicians | Radiology | teaching physicians, resident, GC modifier, E/M documentation guidelines; co-surgeon, surgical procedures, diagnostic services with surgical component, unacceptable documentation, students | | radiology |
| Preoperative Treatment Planning | Provides insight into the appropriate code assignment for preoperative radiological studies for orthopedic treatment planning. | Coding, Radiology | orthopedic, Mako, preoperative | | coding radiology |
| PSMA PET Medical Necessity Requirements | Medical necessity documentation requirements checklist for Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) PET; Includes resource links for FDA drug labels | Coding, Radiology | PSMA, PET, Medical Necessity | | coding radiology |
| 2026 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide – Anesthesia | Provider guide to MIPS Measures documentation requirements for Anesthesia | Anesthesia, Coding, MIPS, QCDR | Anesthesia, Measures, QCDR, 2026 | | anesthesia coding mips qcdr |
| Temporary Relief For Pathology Groups | The recent passage of a funding bill for Health and Human Services (HHS) delays the implementation of a payment reduction of up to 15% for approximately 800 lab services until January 2027. | Pathology | PAMA, CLFS, RESULTS Act, ACLA | | pathology |
| Barium Studies of the Esophagus | To provide insight into documentation regarding Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) and Esophagus | Coding, Radiology | MBS, Modified Barium Swallow, Esophagus, CPT 74220, 74221, 74230 | | coding radiology |
| Site of Service Notice | Moving to a new location can cost a practice if location details are outdated. | Practice Management | site of service; Medicare; | | practice-management |
| Incident To vs. Split/Shared Visit Services | This chart compares the key differences between shared services and incident to billing, | Coding | Incident To; Split; Shared Services | | coding |
| Interprofessional Consult Services | Interprofessional services provided by consultative physician paid by CMS. | Coding, Practice Management | Interprofessional services, Electronic health record assessment, Medical consult services | | coding practice-management |
| 2026 Medicare Efficiency Adjustment | The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule introduces a modification to the work Relative Value Unit (wRVU) that will impact payment calculations. | Pathology | wRVU, 2026, efficiency adjustment | | pathology |
| 2026 Quality Payment Program Changes for Pathology | Review of new pathology measures, topped-out benchmarks and improvement activities specific to pathology. | MIPS, Pathology | QPP, Pathology, 2026, Measures | | mips pathology |
| Clinical Pathology Procedures with Professional Component | Pathologists can receive payment for clinical laboratory interpretation services billed with the -26 modifier for specific CPT codes. | Coding, Pathology | Magic 20, clinical pathology, -26 modifier | | coding pathology |
| 2026 CPT Code Changes in Pathology | 2026 Pathology New and Revised Codes | Coding, Pathology | CPT, pathology, 2026 | | coding pathology |
| 2026 ICD-10 Updates | There were significant changes in ICD-10 codes for 2026, with 487 new codes added, 38 revisions and 28 deletions. MSN has summarized these codes in an easy-to-read table. | Coding | ICD-10, 2026, coding | | coding |
| Lower Extremity Revascularization by Vascular Territories | New coding guidelines for lower extremity revascularization in 2026. The existing 16 CPT codes were deleted and replaced with 46 new CPT codes. The new codes are based on the vessel treated, technology used to treat it, and the complexity of the lesion. | Coding, Radiology | Lower extremity revascularization, vessel, 2026, CPT codes, vascular | | coding radiology |
| 2026 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide – Radiology | 2026 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide for Radiology | Coding, MIPS, QCDR, Radiology | QCDR, Measures, Denominator, Radiology | | coding mips qcdr radiology |
| 2026 CPT® Code Definition Revisions with Significant Impact for Neuro IR | For 2026 the AMA has revised the definition of the two embolization codes used to represent embolization procedures in the central nervous system (61624) and in the head/neck non-central nervous system (61626). | Coding, Radiology | 2026; IR; embolization codes: 61624, 61626 | | coding radiology |
| CPT® Revised Instructions for Intracranial Embolization | With the revision to the CPT® codes for Central Nervous System and Non-Central Nervous System Head/Neck Embolizations, the AMA also made several revisions to the instructional notes regarding the appropriate reporting of these codes. The | Coding, Radiology | CMS; Embolization; AMA | | coding radiology |
| The Medicare WISeR Model – New Year, New Hurdles | The Medicare WISeR Model will be implemented January 1, 2026 and prior authorization requests begin January 5, 2026 for dates of service on or after January 15, 2026. The program includes 17 procedures, most of which do not involve radiology—except for percutaneous vertebroplasty Augmentation (PVA), which includes both kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty. | Radiology | Medicare, WISeR, pre-authorization | | radiology |
| Evaluation and Management Services in a Radiology Practice | Are practices overlooking an obvious revenue source? Examples and opportunities | Radiology | E/M; uterine fibroid embolization, PICC, APP | | radiology |
| Global Surgical Package | Global periods for Codes frequently reported by Interventional Radiologists. | Radiology | Global Surgical Package, Global Periods, surgical package | | radiology |
| 2026 QCDR Measure Specification File – Anesthesia and Pathology | 2026 QCDR Measure Specifications for anesthesia and pathology | Anesthesia, MIPS, Pathology, QCDR | QCDR, Measure, Anesthesia, Pathology, Specifications, 2026 | | anesthesia mips pathology qcdr |
| 2026 QCDR Measure Specification File – Radiology | 2026 QCDR Measure Specifications for radiology | MIPS, QCDR, Radiology | QCDR, Radiology, 2026, Measures, Specifications | | mips qcdr radiology |
| Coverage for PSMA PET/CT (PET) for Prostate Cancer | For the PET/CT study and the radiopharmaceutical to be covered, the patient must meet the definition of the indications approved by the FDA for the selected radiopharmaceutical. | Coding, Radiology | PSMA, FDA, PET, CT, Prostate | | coding radiology |
| 2026 CPT Code Changes for Radiology | The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule includes a review of changes to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes | Coding, Radiology | CTA, Thoracic Branch, Endovascular Therapy, Radiation Therapy | | coding radiology |
| 2026 Quality Payment Program Changes | Quality Measure deletions, changes, topped-out measures and improvement activity changes for radiology, anesthesia and pathology | MIPS, QCDR | 2026, QPP, Quality Measures, IA, QCDR, | | mips qcdr |
| 2026 MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) | Five new MVPs have been finalized for 2026 | MIPS, QCDR | MVPs, MIPS Value Pathways, 2026 | | mips qcdr |
| Avoid Revenue Interruptions | CMS will deactivate your practice if ownership information is not kept current. | Practice Management | practice ownership, PECOS | | practice-management |
| Common E/M Code Selection and Time | Most common radiology E/M CPT Codes associated with MDM and time. | Coding | E/M services, MDM, CPT , consultation codes | | coding |
| Beyond Billing: Influencing Medical Policy | MSN clients gain from the company’s relentless attention to trends and taking action. | Practice Management | medical policy, denial, advocacy | | practice-management |
| Elements of Medical Decision Making | Medical Decision Making checklist for common radiology services. | Coding | E/M services, MDM, patient management | | coding |
| Lower Extremity Revascularization Coding Changes – 12.18.25 | Review of the significant updates in 2026 for lower extremity revascularization coding. The current 16 codes will be deleted and replaced with 46 new codes. These changes include revised vascular territories and new options for reporting both straightforward and complex interventions. | Coding, Radiology | Lower Extremity Revascularization, 2026, Webinar | | coding radiology |
| Y90 Radioembolization Procedures | Documentation requirements and billing challenges for Y90 (yttrium) embolization procedures | Radiology | embolization, Y90, yttrium | | radiology |
| Virtual Direct Supervision and Incident-To Services | The 2026 MPFS makes virtual direct supervision permanent. Explore new supervision rules, incident-to requirements, and which procedures are excluded. | Coding, Practice Management | Virtual, Supervision, Incident-To, CMS | | coding practice-management |
| 72 Hour Hold on Electronic Release of Sensitive Test Results | Law directing healthcare providers to pause the release of certain “sensitive test results” to patients for 72 hours after results are finalized. The regulation applies to pathology or radiology reports with a “reasonable likelihood of showing a finding of malignancy or tests that could reveal genetic markers.” | Pathology, Practice Management, Radiology | sensitive test results, law, | | pathology practice-management radiology |
| 2026 Medicare Efficiency Adjustment | Learn how the 2026 MPFS efficiency adjustment impacts non-time-based wRVUs, CMS’ rationale, expected reductions, impacts, and more. | Practice Management | MPFS, RVU, 2026 | | practice-management |
| CT Cerebral Perfusion | Clarification of code assignment and documentation requirements for CT Cerebral Perfusion analysis | Radiology | CT cerebral perfusion, CPT, CPT category III, analysis | | radiology |
| 2026 MPFS Final Rule Webinar – 11.20.25 | Overview of the final rule changes for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026 | Coding, MIPS, Webinar | MPFS Final Rule, 2026, Webinar | | coding mips webinar |
| Anesthesia Charting Requirements for Hip, Knee & Shoulder Cases | Learn how precise anesthesia charting for ortho cases impacts base units and prevents lost revenue in hip, knee, and shoulder procedures. | Anesthesia | Ortho, charting, anesthesia, hip, knee, shoulder | | anesthesia |
| Pelvic Ultrasound | Documentation requirements for pelvic ultrasound. | Radiology | Complete US, transabdominal US, transvaginal US, limited US, pelvic US | | radiology |
| Breast Arterial Calcifications Predict Cardiovascular Risk in Women | Emerging research highlights breast arterial calcifications on mammograms as a key predictor of cardiovascular risk in women. | Radiology | BAC, QCDR Measure | | radiology |
| UHC Policy Update – Routine Laboratory Testing Policies | UnitedHealthcare announced it will implement new reimbursement policies for specific laboratory services, tests, and procedures effective for dates of service on or after December 1, 2025. | Pathology | flow cytometry; Diabetes mellitus; iron homeostatis and metabolism; enxyme testing; prostate biopsy; intestinal dysbiosis; Homocysteine testing; lyme disease; etc. | | pathology |
| New ICD-10 Codes | New ICD-10 Codes | Coding, Radiology | infections of the skin; non-pressure ulcers, abdominal pain, injuries of flank | | coding radiology |
| Duplex Doppler | Duplex Doppler documentation requirements – Final dictated report much fully support the performance and medical necessity | Radiology | Ultrasound, doppler ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, gray scale ultrasound, color-doppler ultrasound, spectral analysis | | radiology |
| PET Imaging Medical Necessity | Focuses on the clinical history and documentation for PET Imaging | Coding, Radiology | PET, NCD for PET, FDG | | coding radiology |
| PET Imaging Treatment Strategy | Focuses on the modifier requirement for PET Imaging | Coding, Radiology | PET, NCD for PET, FDG | | coding radiology |
| Whole Body MRI/CT | Documentation requirements for Whole Body MRI or CT, and MRI for Bone Marrow Blood Supply. | Radiology | Whole-body MRI/CT, Multiple Myeloma, Bone marrow blood supply | | radiology |
| Elastography | Documentation guidance for Elastography. | Radiology | Elastography, ultrasound, strain elastography, strain ratio, SWE | | radiology |
| CT and CTA Same Encounter | Billing challenges and documentation challenges for CT/CTA during same patient encounter | Radiology | CT, CTA, National Correct Coding Initiative, ACR, referring physician, documentation, clinical examples | | radiology |
| MRI and MRA Same Encounter | Documentation requirements to bill MRI/MRA during same patient encounter | Radiology | MRI, MRA, NCCI, ACR Coding Source | | radiology |
| Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) | CPT codes for ABUS, 3D coding and billing risks, documentation | Radiology | Automated breast ultrasound, ABUS, CPT codes, 3D reconstruction codes, billing risks, documentation | | radiology |
| CLIA Updates and Deadlines | New CLIA updates from CMS impact staffing, testing, and compliance. Learn what’s changed and how to keep your lab audit-ready. | Pathology | Pathology, CLIA, Laboratory | | pathology |
| Kyphoplasty Criteria for WPS | Document sharing the Kyphoplasty criteria specific to WPS patients. | Coding, Documentation Guide, Radiology | Kyphoplasty, WPS, PVA, PVP, PKP, WISeR | | coding doc-guide radiology |
| Kyphoplasty Criteria for Palmetto | Document sharing the Kyphoplasty criteria specific to Palmetto patients. | Coding, Documentation Guide, Radiology | Kyphoplasty, Palmetto, PVA, PVP, PKP, WISeR | | coding doc-guide radiology |
| Kyphoplasty Criteria for Novitas | Document sharing the Kyphoplasty criteria specific to Novitas patients. | Coding, Documentation Guide, Radiology | Kyphoplasty, Novitas, PVA, PVP, PKP, WISeR | | coding doc-guide radiology |
| Kyphoplasty Criteria for Noridian JF | Document sharing the Kyphoplasty criteria specific to Noridian JF patients. | Coding, Documentation Guide, Radiology | Kyphoplasty, Noridian JF, PVA, PVP, PKP, WISeR | | coding doc-guide radiology |
| Kyphoplasty Criteria for Noridian JE | Document sharing the Kyphoplasty criteria specific to Noridian JE patients. | Coding, Documentation Guide, Radiology | Kyphoplasty, Noridian JE, PVA, PVP, PKP | | coding doc-guide radiology |
| Kyphoplasty Criteria for WellPoint Federal (NGS) | Document sharing the Kyphoplasty criteria specific to NGS patients. | Coding, Documentation Guide, Radiology | Kyphoplasty, NGS, PVA, PVP, PKP, WISeR | | coding doc-guide radiology |
| Kyphoplasty Criteria for First Coast | Document sharing the Kyphoplasty criteria specific to First Coast patients. | Coding, Documentation Guide, Radiology | Kyphoplasty, First Coast, PVA, PVP, PKP, WISeR | | coding doc-guide radiology |
| Kyphoplasty Criteria for CGS | Document sharing the Kyphoplasty criteria specific to CGS patients. | Coding, Documentation Guide, Radiology | Kyphoplasty, CGS, PVA, PVP, PKP, WISeR | | coding doc-guide radiology |
| Positron Emission Tomography (PET and PET/CT) Imaging | The majority of PET (PET/CT) studies are categorized under CPT® codes based on the type of equipment utilized and the anatomical regions imaged. | Coding, Radiology | PET, CT, Positron Emission Tomography | | coding radiology |
| The What and How of Medicare Program Provider Audits | Audit activity is increasing fast. Learn how to respond to Medicare Advantage and RADV audits, manage documentation, and avoid penalties. | Practice Management | CMS, Audits, Medicare, MAC, RAC, RADV, TPE, UPIC, CERT, | | practice-management |
| 2026 MPFS Proposed Rule Webinar Presentation 8.14.25 | Overview of the proposed rule changes from MPFS for 2026 | Coding, MIPS, Webinar | MPFS, 2026, Webinar | | coding mips webinar |
| 2026 MPFS Proposed Rule Webinar – 8.14.25 | Overview of the proposed changes for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026 | Coding, MIPS, Webinar | MPFS, 2026, Webinar | | coding mips webinar |
| What Labs Need to Know about New CLIA-Waived Tests | Review new CLIA-waived tests, billing guidance, and compliance updates essential for pathology labs. | Pathology | CLIA, pathology, labs | | pathology |
| CLIA is Going Paperless in 2026 | Learn how CLIA’s shift to paperless by 2026 impacts labs and providers, with compliance tips and key transition steps | Pathology, Practice Management | CLIA, pathology, labs, 2026 | | pathology practice-management |
| CMS Expands Medicare Advantage Audits | CMS expands Medicare Advantage RADV audits starting June 2025. Learn what this means for pathology and lab providers, and how MSN is helping clients manage medical record requests. | Pathology | CMS, RADV, pathology | | pathology |
| Bundled Services with Anesthesia | Summary of Medicare’s NCCI edits for Anesthesia | Anesthesia, Coding | NCCI, Anesthesia | | anesthesia coding |
| 2025 MRI Safety CPT Codes | Requirements to report MRI Safety Codes, including reimbursement rates | Coding, Radiology | MRI Safety codes, 76014-76019, 2025; form | | coding radiology |
| Ultrasound OB Guidelines | Guidelines for OB Ultrasound | Quick Facts, Radiology | OB, Ultrasound, Guidelines, Requirements, Example | | quick-facts radiology |
| UHC/InterQual ICD-10 Codes Covered for Vascular Procedures | When criteria are met for Phlebectomy, Lower Extremity Superficial Tributary Varicose Vein; Endovenous Ablation, Lower Extremity Superficial Truncal or Perforator Vein; Sclerotherapy, Lower Extremity Superficial Tributary Varicose Vein | Coding, Radiology | UHC, InterQual, ICD-10, Vascular Procedures | | coding radiology |
| UHC/InterQual Predeterminations for Vascular Procedures | United Healthcare is among a growing number of insurance companies to use the InterQual decision support tool to determine medical necessity for certain vascular procedures. | Coding, Radiology | UHC, InterQual, Vascular Procedures, OBL | | coding radiology |
| Anticipated 2026 Radiology CPT Code Changes | Learn about what changes are proposed for 2026 CPT® codes. | Coding, Radiology | CTA head and neck, thoracic branch, lower extremity, endovascular therapy | | coding radiology |
| Fee-for-Time (Locum Tenens) Physicians Guidelines and Common Questions | It is easy to be confused by rules regarding the use of Fee-for-Time (FFT) physicians, especially since there can be variations by payer and state. | Practice Management | locum tenens, FFT, Fee-for-time | | practice-management |
| Anatomical Pathology Coding Tool by CPT Code | Coding by CPT code | Pathology | specimen description | | pathology |
| WEBINAR PRESENTATION: MRI Safety Codes 4.3.25 | The 2025 announcement of new MRI safety codes was greeted in the industry with great enthusiasm but turned out to be more complicated than anticipated. During this webinar, MSN’s Jenny Studdard and Mary Horkey shared what all they know about the new codes, including answering common questions. | Coding, Radiology, Webinar | Webinar; Safety Codes; 2025; MRI | | coding radiology webinar |
| What We Know: The New MRI Safety Codes | Overview of the proposed MRI Safety Codes | Coding, Radiology, Webinar | MRI Safety Codes | | coding radiology webinar |
| 2025 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide – Anesthesia | Provider guide to MIPS Measures documentation requirements for Anesthesia | Anesthesia, Coding, MIPS, QCDR | Anesthesia, Measures, QCDR, 2025 | | anesthesia coding mips qcdr |
| 2025 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide – Pathology | Provider guide to MIPS Measures documentation requirements for pathology | Coding, MIPS, Pathology, QCDR | Pathology, Measures, QCDR, 2025 | | coding mips pathology qcdr |
| 2025 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide – Radiology | 2025 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide for Radiology | Coding, MIPS, QCDR, Radiology | QCDR, Measures, Denominator, Radiology | | coding mips qcdr radiology |
| MSN QCDR Pathology Measures | All pathology measures developed by MSN’s QCDR. | Pathology, QCDR | QCDR; pathology; measures | | pathology qcdr |
| 2025 QCDR Measure Specification File – Anesthesia and Pathology | 2025 QCDR Measure Specifications for anesthesia and pathology | Anesthesia, MIPS, Pathology, QCDR | QCDR, Measure, Anesthesia, Pathology, Specifications, 2025 | | anesthesia mips pathology qcdr |
| 2025 QCDR Measure Specification File – Radiology | 2025 QCDR Measure Specifications for radiology | MIPS, QCDR, Radiology | QCDR, Radiology, 2025, Measures, Specifications | | mips qcdr radiology |
| 2025 MPFS Final Rule Webinar | Overview of the final changes for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2025 | Coding, MIPS, Webinar | MPFS, 2025, Webinar | | coding mips webinar |
| Documenting CT Colonography | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the proposed coverage of CT colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening for Medicare patients beginning in 2025. When used for screening, in the absence of signs or symptoms of disease, regardless of family history or other risk factors for the development of colonic disease, the service is non-covered. | Radiology | CT, CT Colonography, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, ICD-10 diagnosis codes | | radiology |
| Documenting Breast Tomosynthesis | Documentation guidelines breast tomosynthesis | Radiology | digital mammography, CAD, digital breast tomosynthesis, mammography, documentation requirements | | radiology |
| New LCD for Special Stains and Immunohistochemical (IHC) Stains | Two new Medicare Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) define medical necessity requirements for the use of special stains and immunohistochemical (IHC) stains. They are in effect for Palmetto GBA and Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) for services performed on or after July 14, 2024. | Pathology | Pathology, stains, IHC, LCD | | pathology |
| HCPCS Code G2211 | G2211 is a new code that will likely have some applicability for interventional radiology, but also has restrictions that will limit its use in IR practices, so it is important for IR practices and billers to understand when this code may be used. | Coding, Radiology | Coding, G2211, Interventional Radiology | | coding radiology |
| Weathering the Changing MIPS Landscape in Anesthesiology Webinar | Webinar presented by Marissa Pearce | Anesthesia, MIPS | MIPS, Anesthesia, Webinar | | anesthesia mips |
| Provider Documentation Feedback Worklist (PDFW) Overview | The MSN Provider Documentation Feedback Worklist (PDFW) allows MSN coders to communicate with an individual provider to request additional information to streamline processes. | Coding, Practice Management | pdfw, documentation | | coding practice-management |
| 2025 MPFS Proposed Rule Webinar | Overview of the proposed changes for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2025 | Coding, MIPS, Webinar | MPFS, 2025, Webinar | | coding mips webinar |
| Shared Services or Incident To? | The physician and non-physician provider (NPP, for example Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) together provide services to a patient. Who bills? It depends—and your decision may have a MIPS impact. | Coding, Radiology | NPP, PA, NP, Split, Shared Services, Incident to, Documentation | | coding radiology |
| 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule Summary | The Calendar Year (CY) 2025 MPFS Proposed Rule was published on July 10th, 2024. This article summarizes the proposed rule highlights that could affect MSN clients. | Coding, MIPS, QCDR, Radiology | MPFS, MIPS, 2025, Radiology, RVU, QPP | | coding mips qcdr radiology |
| Anticipated 2025 Radiology CPT Code Changes | Learn about the new MRI Safety Procedure codes and see what other changes are proposed for 2025 CPT® codes—new codes, revisions, deletions and extensions. | Coding, Radiology | MRgFUS, CT Colonography, FBP, Percutaneous RF Ablation, 2025, Codes | | coding radiology |
| CMS Proposed 2025 MRI Safety Codes | While there are safety guidelines for MR accreditation, implementation of safety programs have been left to individual organizations. There has not been financial recognition by CMS for the time and effort involved ensuring patient safety. That may be about to change with the CMS proposal of six new CPT codes related to MR safety. | Coding, Radiology | 2025, MRI Safety, CPT, Codes | | coding radiology |
| Anesthesia Charting and Billing Tips Webinar | Billing for the specialty of anesthesia is somewhat of an art form. Are you confident that your practice is obtaining optimal payment for all of your clinical work performed? | Anesthesia | Anesthesia, Charting, Billing, Webinar | | anesthesia |
| Ultrasound Guidance (76937) | Documentation requirements for reporting Ultrasound Guidance separately from the primary procedure | Coding, Radiology | Ultrasound, 76937, CPT | | coding radiology |
| Evaluation and Management 2024 – VIDEO | General overview of E/M documentation and code assignment for 2024 | Coding, Radiology | E/M Services, MDM, video, radiology, 2024, G2211 | | coding radiology |
| 2024 QCDR Measure Specification File – Radiology | 2024 QCDR Measure Specifications for radiology | MIPS, QCDR, Radiology | QCDR, Radiology, 2024, Measures, Specifications | | mips qcdr radiology |
| 2024 QCDR Measure Specification File – Anesthesia and Pathology | 2024 QCDR Measure Specifications for anesthesia and pathology | Anesthesia, MIPS, Pathology, QCDR | QCDR, Measure, Anesthesia, Pathology, Specifications, 2024 | | anesthesia mips pathology qcdr |
| 2024 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide – Anesthesia | Provider guide to MIPS Measures documentation requirements for anesthesia | Anesthesia, Coding, MIPS, QCDR | Anesthesia, MIPS, QCDR, Measures, 2024, Documentation | | anesthesia coding mips qcdr |
| 2024 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide – Pathology | Provider guide to MIPS Measures documentation requirements for pathology | Coding, MIPS, Pathology, QCDR | Pathology, Measures, QCDR, 2024 | | coding mips pathology qcdr |
| 2024 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide – Radiology | 2024 QCDR Provider Documentation Guide for Radiology | Coding, MIPS, QCDR, Radiology | QCDR, Measures, Denominator, Radiology | | coding mips qcdr radiology |
| 2024 MPFS Final Rule Webinar | Overview of the final changes for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2024 | Coding, MIPS, Webinar | MPFS, 2024, Webinar | | coding mips webinar |
| CPT Reference Guide: CT | Reference guide for common CT CPT codes. | Coding, Radiology | CPT, CT, CTA | | coding radiology |
| CPT Reference Guide: NM and PET | Reference guide for common NM and PET CPT codes. | Coding, Radiology | CPT, NM, PET, | | coding radiology |
| CPT Reference Guide: Mammography | Reference guide for common Mammography CPT codes. | Coding, Radiology | CPT, Mammography, Ultrasound, MRI | | coding radiology |
| CPT Reference Guide: MRI | Reference guide for common MRI CPT codes. | Coding, Radiology | CPT, MRI, Brain, Chest, Spine, Pelvis, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Abdomen | | coding radiology |
| 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule – Pathology Focused | The proposed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule was released on July 13, 2023 and includes a 2% cut from the current rate for pathologists, independent laboratories and other specialties. | Coding, MIPS, Pathology | MPFS, Pathology, 2024, MIPS, MVPs, Category III, Codes | | coding mips pathology |
| Billing for Labs in the Office Setting | Radiology Technical Component billing, laboratory services that might be used for pre-contrast enhanced studies. | Radiology | IDTF, CLIA, QW Modifier, preprocedural lab testing, diagnostic tests | | radiology |
| Outside Reads | Guidelines for second reads, film consults, outside reads, contract bills and over reads | Radiology | ACR Coding Source, outside reads, second reads | | radiology |
| Overlapping MRI Services | Documentation guidance for MRI services that may overlap areas of imaging. | Radiology | MRI, Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR), CPT codes 70551 – 70553 | | radiology |
| Complying with Medicare Signature Requirement | CMS guidelines for signature requirements. | Radiology | signature requirements, CERT, signature guidelines, medical record | | radiology |
| CTA Documentation | Documentation requirements for CTA procedures | Radiology | CT, CTA, 3D reconstructions, MIP, Volume rendering | | radiology |
| 3D PostProcessing | Documentation requirements and coding guidelines for 3D reconstructions. | Radiology | 3D reconstruction, CTA, MRCP, NeuroQuant, DynaCAD, Vital Images, TeraRecon | | radiology |
| MRA Abdomen, Pelvis and Lower Extremity | MRA of the abdomen with bilateral lower extremity runoff, including code assignment and coding rationale | Radiology | MRA abdomen, MRA with bilateral lower extremity runoff, MRA, MR angio | | radiology |
| 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule | Webinar: Barbara Rubel and Marissa Pearce discuss updates made to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2024. | Practice Management, Webinar | 2024, medicare, physician fee schedule, proposed rule, mips, value pathways, mvps, cost measures, medicare spend per beneficiary, MSPB, Total Per Capita Cost, TPCC, | | practice-management webinar |
| 2024 MPFS Proposed Rule Webinar | Overview of the proposed changes for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2024 | Coding, MIPS, Webinar | MPFS, 2024, Webinar | | coding mips webinar |
| CPT Reference Guide: Ultrasound | Reference guide for common US CPT codes. | Coding, Radiology | CPT Ultrasound codes, Ultrasound, US Head/neck, US Abdomen, US Vascular, US Pregnancy, US Kidney, US Extremities | | coding radiology |
| Complete vs Limited Ultrasound | Documentation challenges for complete vs limited ultrasound | Radiology | Ultrasound, CPT, complete ultrasound, limited ultrasound, ACR Ultrasound User’s Guide | | radiology |
| CPT and CMS Guidelines for Prolonged Care Code Assignment | CPT Instructions for Prolonged Services Reporting | Coding | CPT, CMS, prolonged care, prolonged services, reporting | | coding |
| A Deeper Look at SIR Structured Reports | Dr. Kathy Krol webinar about SIR Structured Reports | Coding, MIPS, Radiology, Webinar | SIR, Reports | | coding mips radiology webinar |
| Documentation for E/M Services – Example Time Statements | Time documentation for E/M services and split/shared visits for inpatient/observation services. | Coding | E/M, time documentation, split/shared visits, inpatient/observation services | | coding |
| DynaCAD: 3D Reconstruction Modalities- MRI Prostate | DynaCAD order and documentation requirements with examples | Radiology | magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, post-processing imaging, 3D reconstruction, DynaCAD, MAKO, planning | | radiology |
| 2023 MPFS Final Rule Webinar Presentation | Overview of the final rule changes from MPFS for 2023 | Coding, MIPS, Webinar | MPFS, 2023, Webinar | | coding mips webinar |
| Pathology Coding Bulletin: Fine Needle Aspirate Coding Spotlight | Guidance for pathology practices regarding correct coding for CPT code 88172, including description of an “evaluation episode” for that code | Coding, Pathology | fine needle aspirate cytology, specimen adequacy, 88172, evaluation episode, cytopathology, ultrasound guided FNA, immediate study assessment, 88177, FNA with adequacy | | coding pathology |
| OBL 3 – Office Based Labs: The Radiologist’s Perspective | Webinar: Dr. Sean Tower discusses how a radiology group successfully incorporated outpatient IR care into an office based laboratory setting into their practice. | Practice Management, Radiology, Webinar | OBL, office based labs, interventional radiology, case study, | | practice-management radiology webinar |
| OBL 2 – Legal Requirements, Internal Group Dynamics and Hospital Perspectives | Webinar: Mark Cunningham from Chambliss Law discusses the legal requirements of office based labs (OBLs) specifically looking at internal group dynamics and hospital perspectives. | Practice Management, Radiology, Webinar | OBL, office based labs, reimbursement, state law requirement, federal law requirement, | | practice-management radiology webinar |
| OBL 1 – A Review of Office Based Lab (OBL) Basics – Webinar | Webinar: A review of OBL basics presented by Claudia Murray and Keith Chew. OBL, ASC, AOH – Which is right for your practice? | Practice Management, Radiology, Webinar | OBL, ASC, AOH, webinar, video, office based lab, ambulatory surgical center | | practice-management radiology webinar |
| Documentation Requirements for Co-Surgeon/Assistant Surgeons | Documentation guidelines for services provided as a co-surgeon or assistant surgeon, including examples and appropriate modifiers | Radiology | co-surgeon, assistant surgeon, modifier 62, modifier 80, modifier AS, CPT | | radiology |
| Reporting Requirements for Moderate Sedation | Billing guidelines for moderate sedation services. | Radiology | moderate sedation, CPT 99151-99157, minimal sedation/anxiolysis, moderate sedation/analgesia, conscious sedation, deep sedation/analgesia | | radiology |
| Documenting OB Ultrasound Fetal Biophysical Profile | Documentation requirements for assigning fetal biophysical profile codes with or without performing an OB Ultrasound. | Coding, Radiology | US, BPS, BPP, Fetal Biophysical Profile, OB Ultrasound | | coding radiology |
| Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Companion Guide | Guidance for radiology practices regarding implementation of the CMS Appropriate Use Criteria and Clinical Decision Support program, including a description of technical terminology and requirements. | Radiology | Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC), advanced diagnostic imaging service, Clinical Decision Support Mechanism (CDSM), claim requirements, modifiers, G-Codes, HL7, ORU messages, OBX, message specification, delimited record, message types | | radiology |
| Fluoro Images, Films from OR and Scout Films | Coding and billing for services provided by other physicians or radiology technologists in the OR or patient bedside with the use of a C-arm. | Radiology | Scout films, C-arm, fluoro images, spot films | | radiology |
| Global Shortage of Contrast Billing and Documentation Guidance | Radiology departments are facing a global shortage of contrast. MSN is providing guidance from a documentation and billing perspective to help you navigate these waters. | | IV, contrast, shortage, CMS, documentation | | |
| Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) | RPA qualifications, covered services, employment relationship, coding assignments & billing services, excluded services | Radiology | RPA, Radiology Practitioner Assistant | | radiology |
| Unclaimed Property | How to search for and claim your practice’s Unclaimed Property | Anesthesia, Practice Management | Unclaimed; Property; Escheat | | anesthesia practice-management |
| Coding and Challenges for “Events – MVA, FELL, Etc.” | Guidelines for documenting external causes or “events” that result in injury or trauma. | Coding | Events, trauma, medical necessity, reimbursement, ICD-10-CM | | coding |
| Pathology AP consultations from outside providers | Guidelines for billing outside consultations | Pathology | Consult, outside review | | pathology |
| Coding for Special Stains | Special stains – Add on stains | Pathology | Special stains, histochemistry stains, cytochemistry stains | | pathology |
| Anatomical Pathology Coding Tool | Coding by main specimen and type | Pathology | specimen description | | pathology |
| No Surprises Act: What it does and how | Webinar: No Surprises Act, understanding the impact on the hospital based practice. Delivered by Rom Howrigon, President & CEO of Fulcrum Strategies. | Radiology | No Surprises Act, balance billing, out of network, in network, qualifying amount, IDR | | radiology |
| Improve Data Collection and Revenue for E/M: Mary Horkey | Webinar Video + PDF Slides: Review of coding changes and financial impact; the business case for E/M services; charge capture options; reporting services; identifying billable services; inpatient and outpatient documentation; case study; pMD | Coding | E/M, E&M, inpatient, outpatient, charge capture, report services, pMD, PMD, documentation, case study, CPT, coding changes, financial, charge tickets, EHR, RIS, billable services, | | coding |
| Using E/M to Build Your Practice: Dr. Katharine Krol | Webinar Video + PDF Slides: Why IR should bill E/M codes (better patient care and financial impact); impact on referral patterns and use of diagnostic radiology studies; values of IR codes compared to E/M; case study Medical College of WI; documentation guidelines; developing an E/M strategy; business plan highlights to support E/M program; audits | Practice Management | surgical, global surgical package, documentation, reason for service, reason, pre-procedural, management, post-operative, proposed changes, final rule, E/M, E&M, 2021, table of risk, RVU, payment, MIPS, charge capture, PMD, pMD | | practice-management |
| Anesthesia Documentation Training 101 | Narrated PowerPoint presentation on Anesthesia billing and documentation concepts | Anesthesia | Anesthesia; Billing; Documentation; Training | | anesthesia |
| Anesthesia and Critical Access Hospitals | Anesthesia billing options for CAH locations | Anesthesia | Critical Access Hospitals; Method 1; Method 2 | | anesthesia |
| Healthcare Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) | Summary of HPSA Bonus Payment Program | Anesthesia | Healthcare Professional Shortage Area, HPSA | | anesthesia |
| Care Team Billing Modifier Options | Hybrid concurrency scenarios and modifier selection for non-physician practitioners | Anesthesia | AA; CRNA; Resident; SRNA | | anesthesia |
| Obstetrical Anesthesia | Billing and documentation for OB Anesthesia | Anesthesia | OB; Obstetrical Anesthesia; Labor and delivery; Epidural | | anesthesia |
| Anesthesia for Burn Care | Billing and documentation considerations of Anesthesia for Burn Care | Anesthesia | burn, care | | anesthesia |
| Reporting Use of Provider Relief Funds – E-Alert | Information regarding the reporting of Provider Relief Funds {PRF} | | Provider Relief Funds {PRF}, Health Resources and Services Administration {HRSA}, COVID relief | | |
| Ordering Requirements for Diagnostic Tests | Review requirements for ordering and following orders for diagnostic tests | Radiology | orders, diagnostic tests, interpreting physician, treating physician | | radiology |
| Clarifying DXA Coverage (CPT® 77080) | March 2021 Client Connection Newsletter article: Summary of screening DXA coverage policies among major insurance plans, #QMM19 MIPS Clinical Quality Measure for DEXA/DXA and Fracture Risk Assessment for Patients with Osteopenia | Radiology | DXA denials, DEXA, indications, medical necessity, bone mass measurement, osteoporosis, #QMM19, MIPS, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, UHC, BCBS | | radiology |
| Medical Necessity – Patient Questionnaire – Poster | Gathering patient history information to support medical necessity documentation | Radiology | Medical Necessity, E&M, patient history | | radiology |
| Level of Supervision Requirements | Guidelines regarding levels of supervision for diagnostic tests. | Radiology | Physician Fee Schedule, general supervision, direct supervision, personal supervision | | radiology |
| Query the Patient Poster | Gathering patient information to support documentation | Radiology | Patient interview, HPI, ROS, PFSH | | radiology |
| Query the Patient 5×7 | Gathering patient information to support documentation | Radiology | Patient interview, HPI, ROS, PFSH | | radiology |
| Plain Films | Documentation guidelines for plain films. | Radiology | Plain films | | radiology |
| Cardiovascular Stress Testing | Coding clarification and documentation requirements for cardiovascular stress testing | Radiology | SPECT, cardiovascular stress test, myocardial perfusion imaging | | radiology |
| Consultation vs HP Prior to Procedure | Determining if an E/M encounter prior to surgical encounters and/or interventions can be billed separately or is included in other services | Radiology | E/M, GSP, H & P, Consultation | | radiology |
| Prior Authorization (PA) Program for Certain Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) Services | CMS requirements for prior authorization of cosmetic or reconstructive procedures in the hospital outpatient department (OPD) | Radiology | prior authorization process, documented medical necessity, hospital outpatient department services, blepharoplasty, botulinum toxin injections, panniculectomy, rhinoplasty, vein ablation | | radiology |
| Documenting Myelography | Documentation requirements for myelograms vs intrathecal injections with post CT interpretation, and assignment of technical and professional codes when PA or NP injects the contrast media | Radiology | myelogram, myelography with CT, intrathecal contrast injections, surgical provider of service | | radiology |
| Reporting Services for Midlevels/Physician Extenders | Qualifications, covered services, employment relationship, payment, excluded services | Radiology | PA, NP, physician extenders, physician assistant, payment | | radiology |
| Mammography Q andA | Can unilateral screening and diagnostic mammograms can be ordered and performed as part of the same procedure? | Radiology | screening mammogram, diagnostic mammogram, unilateral, bilateral, symptomatic, asymptomatic, breast disease, ACR breast imaging, CPT, ICD-10, | | radiology |
| Evaluation and Management Most Common Billing Q&A | The most common questions regarding E/M documentation; (How and when; consultation requirements) | Radiology | evaluation and management, E&M, E/M, consultation, billable consultation | | radiology |
