E/M for Radiology: Don't Miss Out

Speakers: Christopher Salem 

This session will give radiology stakeholders the information they need to submit accurate claims for E/M services performed by radiologists in 2023. All of the relevant E/M procedure codes will be reviewed to ensure correct application of new and revised guidelines for inpatient services as well as the previous updated outpatient services. Not every interaction between a radiologist and a patient qualifies as a billable evaluation and management (E/M) service. However, if you are not billing for any E/M services, you may be leaving money on the table. This session will help you determine whether an encounter is billable or whether it is included in other services the radiologist performed. Real-life examples of billable radiology E/M services will be reviewed to reinforce key principles.

Learning Objectives: 

• Review guidelines to define differences between medical decision making and time-based for both inpatient and outpatient office visits
• Review physician global periods to determine when patient visits may be billed and the associated documentation guidelines.
• Discuss telehealth visits and when they might apply to radiology services

This session qualifies for 1 hour of CE Credit.