Erin Stephens

Practice Management
Coding changes that will impact radiology practices in 2023
In a new column, Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners (HAP) reviews the new and revised CPT codes that will impact radiology practices in 2023.
January 30, 2023
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Quality Payment Program strategy for radiology in 2023
In a new column, Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners shares strategy tips for radiologists participating in the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Payment Program (QPP).
January 2, 2023
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What will the MIPS Value Pathways option mean for radiology?
Beginning in 2023, physicians will have the option to report under the Medicare Quality Payment Program using Medicare Incentive-based Payment System (MIPS) Value Pathways in lieu of the traditional reporting methods. Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners breaks down what this means to radiology.
September 25, 2022
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Coding and documentation for arterial embolization
Arterial catheter embolization is an interventional radiology procedure that requires detailed documentation to maximize coding and reimbursement. Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains how to do it.
September 5, 2022
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Midyear radiology coding update and other reminders
Most updates to procedural and diagnosis coding become effective at the beginning of the year, but there are always a few midyear changes that occur. Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers some guidance on what to look out for.
July 31, 2022
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How to enhance practice revenue using video reporting
Video reporting can enhance a radiology practice's revenue when it is appropriate for providing consultative reports to ordering physicians. But how do you get paid for it? Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains.
July 6, 2022
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Coding changes that will impact radiology practices in 2022
There are 249 new codes in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) system that are now in effect for 2022, plus 93 revised codes and 63 deleted codes. Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners helps explain what the new codes mean.
January 26, 2022
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ICD-10 coding changes that will impact radiologists in 2022
A total of 159 new codes in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) system became effective on October 1, and many codes have been revised or deleted. Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains what's new.
October 21, 2021
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Update on Medicare's Quality Payment Program
Medicare's Quality Payment Program continues to be modified due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains how to follow all the changes.
March 28, 2021
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E/M coding and billing for interventional radiology
Understanding the nuances of evaluation and management (E/M) service billing will allow interventional radiology practices to maximize revenue from patient interactions surrounding interventional procedures. Erin Stephens of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains.
March 21, 2021
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