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Chiropractic Exception Eliminated

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has eliminated the so-called "chiropractor exception"; the exception allowed radiologists to order diagnostic tests to identify a subluxation of the spine at the request of a chiropractor. chiro exception eliminated in 2008

The 2008 Medicare Fee Schedule Went Up .5%

Why Did Reimbursement For Some Services Go Down?

Despite the fact that Congress intervened to prevent the 10.1% SGR cut and instead, authorized a .5% increase in the physician fee schedule conversion factor, reimbursement for some radiology procedures decreased in 2008. Read full article

2008 Coding Changes

2008 Coding Changes Affecting Diagnostic Radiology Services

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2008 Coding Changes Affecting Interventional Radiology Services

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