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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 

Click Here for a summary of all the changes.

  

   2008 Coding Changes Affecting Interventional Radiology Services

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Sam Merandi - Radiological Physician Associates, Inc.

"ADVOCATE was the best decision RPA ever made. The transition to them was flawless, collections were up immediately and every aspect of the billing and coding process was improved from day one. ADVOCATE came in and did what they said they would do."

Scott Logan, M.D. - Southern Ohio Radiologists

"ADVOCATE'S attention to detail and follow-through has had a positive impact on our practice. We now manage the accounts receivable function proactively instead of constantly reviewing historical information."

Keith Rockey, M.D. - Marion General Radiology

"With our former billing system we felt like we were not receiving any communication on how the billing and coding systems were operating. ADVOCATE'S knowledge of the industry is impressive, and communication of important internal and external issues is very timely. With our previous system the doctors had to work harder and harder to make the same compensation; it was like they were on a treadmill. ADVOCATE reversed that trend immediately."

Jeffery B. Hunt - Administrator, Mountaineer Imaging

"We receive a very high level of attention. ADVOCATE'S knowledge of the details of our practice is impressive. They don't just attend our meetings, they communicate regularly and keep us informed."

Michael Gregg, M.D. - Radiology Physicians, Inc.

"ADVOCATE is not focused on their share price or getting bigger - they are focused on client revenue enhancement, quality and customer service."

Robert Wahlbrink, M.D. - Diagnostic Radiology, Inc.

"ADVOCATE educated us on many areas of the industry that were negatively affecting our collection process. Their knowledge and detailed feedback to the physicians is impressive. Our collections are now higher than we anticipated. ADVOCATE met their projections and did what they said they would.


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