Angiography
Cardiac Cath Angioplasty/Stent Placement
Emoblization/Infusion Therapy
Needle Biopsies (CT, US, or Fluoro Guided)
Cyst Aspirations (CT, US, or Fluoro Guided)
Abscess Drainage (CT, US, or Fluoro Guided)
Trained and certified personnel perform a confidential and thorough review (either on or off site) of Interventional Radiology reports to assess:
Quality of Documentation,
HCPCS/CPT-4 Code Assignments (Radiological and Surgical Components)
Appropriate Reimbursement
Modifier Application
The primary benefits are to improve coding, capitalize on legitimate reimbursement opportunities, and provide a foundation for educating the medical, technical and coding staff.