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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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Technology

Process Technology

ADVOCATE has pioneered many new process technologies that consistently maximize collections for the practicing radiologist.

ADVOCATE's management team continually reevaluates the billing process to monitor and improve data quality and reimbursement optimization. The result is cleaner data, less errors and faster client reimbursement.

Our clients also benefit from superior management reporting on all aspects of their practice. The ADVOCATE system is designed to allow us to collect data in a manner that is easily aggregated, normalized and summarized into management reports for clients. For our clients, the value of this information translates into higher more consistent reimbursement, more favorable managed care contracting, and information for accurate future business planning.

Systems Technology

ADVOCATE has invested in new systems technologies to maximize collections for the practicing radiologist. ADVOCATE pursues cutting-edge computer software applications and technology so that we can incorporate vital enhancements into the billing process. This allows our information technology team to constantly plan, test and evaluate all phases of the reimbursement process for your practice.

Our system of checks and balances ensures that you will be buying a service that has met and exceeded our stringent requirements, the most stringent in the industry. We pride ourselves on our ability to combine all of the ingredients that are necessary in order to be a benchmark in today's competitive radiology billing environment. Higher standards in performance, information and reporting are incorporated into each element of every service we deliver

ADVOCATE: Radiology Billing and Reimbursement Specialists

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