Radiologists and hospitals frequently employ physician extenders, non-physician professionals who assist the radiologist and perform certain imaging services independently. These professionals may have a variety of different credentials, including Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA), Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA), Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), and others. This session will briefly discuss the differences among the various credentials in terms of training and education. Then we will review in depth the Medicare requirements for non-physician practitioner billing and for “incident-to” billing, including the types of professionals to which these concepts apply; the limitations and restrictions on place of service, type of service, etc.; and the type of physician supervision required. Examples will be provided of billable and non-billable services performed by the various types of professionals in the hospital and non-hospital setting (imaging center, private office).
Speaker: Melody Mulaik, MSHS, CRA, RCC, RCC-IR
This activity has been approved for 1.0 Category A ARRT continuing education credit.
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Established Leaders Session #6: Billing and Compliance for Radiology Extenders
Recorded 03/22/2024 | 60 minutes
Recorded 03/22/2024 | 60 minutes
Speaker: Melody Mulaik, MSHS, CRA, FAHRA, RCC, RCC-IR (President, Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies LLC).
Radiologists and hospitals frequently employ physician extenders, non-physician professionals who assist the radiologist and perform certain imaging services independently. These professionals may have a variety of different credentials, including Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA), Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA), Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), and others.
This session will briefly discuss the differences among the various credentials in terms of training and education. Then we will review in depth the Medicare requirements for non-physician practitioner billing and for “incident-to” billing, including the types of professionals to which these concepts apply; the limitations and restrictions on place of service, type of service, etc.; and the type of physician supervision required. Examples will be provided of billable and non-billable services performed by the various types of professionals in the hospital and non-hospital setting (imaging center, private office).
Billing and Compliance for Radiology Extenders - Post-Test
10 Questions | 3 attempts | 8/10 points to pass
10 Questions | 3 attempts | 8/10 points to pass
CLIMB 2024 - Billing and Compliance for Radiology Extenders
1.00 Category A ARRT credit | Certificate available
1.00 Category A ARRT credit | Certificate available
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