Catherine Huyghe[email protected]Practice ManagementHow to prepare for radiology coding changes in 2017Even though the deadline has passed for submitting comments to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the proposed rules for the 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it's never too late to review the changes that may occur, according to Catherine Huyghe of Panacea Healthcare Solutions.October 3, 2016EconomicsTips for avoiding coding confusion on radiology claimsWhat's the best way to avoid confusion when submitting reimbursement claims for radiology services? For one thing, avoid listing a code number in place of a written diagnostic statement, according to Catherine Huyghe of Panacea Healthcare Solutions, who offers other tips for making sure your claims get paid.March 16, 2016EconomicsCMS shuffles the deck in 2016 hospital OPPS rulesNew Medicare payment rules for 2016 are chock full of changes for medical billing and coding specialists. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to tweak codes in its hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS), according to Catherine Huyghe of Panacea Healthcare Solutions.December 8, 2015Page 1 of 1Top StoriesMolecular ImagingPET scans tie fast food to altered blood flow in the heartUltraprocessed foods may acutely affect vascular and brain function, researchers report.AIAI boosts rads' identification of incidental PE on CT imagingPractice ManagementHow are technologists dealing with higher vacancy rates?UltrasoundUltrasound screening for vasa previa tied to better pregnancy outcomesDigital X-RayAI could be cost-effective for osteoporosis screening
