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October 2008 (Volume 5, Issue 10)	view entire issue

2009 MPFS offers imaging implications
On June 30, CMS posted its proposed updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for 2009. The updates, in addition to proposing a 5.4% payment decrease, include a proposal to require IDTF enrollment of physician office–based imaging providers and sig-nificant revisions to the purchased diagnostic test rule.

MIPPA mandates imaging accreditation for all providers
Are you ready for accreditation? The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA), which was passed in July, calls for providers of advanced diagnostic imaging services (e.g., MR, CT, PET, and nuclear medicine) to be accredited in order to receive payment for the technical component of those services by January 2012.

Other recently-published articles from Radiology Administrator's Compliance and Reimbursement Insider:

Tips to obtain payment, despite plan denials

CMS issues test order signature clarification

Address test order protocol in hospital setting

ICD-10 execution date proposed: October 1, 2011

2009 MPFS offers imaging implications

MIPPA mandates imaging accreditation for all providers

Technologists play a major role in the revenue cycle

Common elements found in CIAs

Self-disclosure protocol clarified

Eight tips to improve MRI throughput

IDTFs get Claims Processing Manual chapter of their own

Medicare preserves local coverage determination for CCTA

Settlement reveals lessons for radiologists

Don’t let chart errors lead to further medical mistakes

Target safety issues to ensure older workers’ well-being

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