Catherine Huyghe[email protected]Practice ManagementHow to prepare for radiology coding changes in 2017Even though the deadline has passed for submitting comments to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the proposed rules for the 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it's never too late to review the changes that may occur, according to Catherine Huyghe of Panacea Healthcare Solutions.October 3, 2016EconomicsTips for avoiding coding confusion on radiology claimsWhat's the best way to avoid confusion when submitting reimbursement claims for radiology services? For one thing, avoid listing a code number in place of a written diagnostic statement, according to Catherine Huyghe of Panacea Healthcare Solutions, who offers other tips for making sure your claims get paid.March 16, 2016EconomicsCMS shuffles the deck in 2016 hospital OPPS rulesNew Medicare payment rules for 2016 are chock full of changes for medical billing and coding specialists. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to tweak codes in its hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS), according to Catherine Huyghe of Panacea Healthcare Solutions.December 8, 2015Page 1 of 1Top StoriesCTCAC score of 0 indicate low heart event risk, even in older peoplePET/CT imaging indicates that a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of 0 is an accurate indicator of low coronary heart event risk even as a person ages, investigators have reported.Radiation Oncology/TherapyWhat is the best timing for PET scans after radiotherapy?UltrasoundAI speeds up fetal ultrasound scan timesSustainabilityExcess imaging produces 'significant' carbon dioxide emissionsSponsor ContentElevate your patient's care with the capabilities of Cardiac PET/CT
