MRI/MRA Coding & Billing: Make the Right Choices

Now available on CD & On-Demand

Finally, you can put those questions to rest!

Throughout the year, MedLearn radiology consulting experts are peppered with questions about coding and billing for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and magnetic resonance venography (MRV). Questions such as: When can we bill for both MRI and MRA, and what documentation do we need? Can we bill twice for MRA and MRV? and Can we bill twice when we perform an MRI of the femur and the tibia/fibula? As a special courtesy to customers like you, we have developed a webcast seminar that is devoted to shedding a bright light on this very confusing area of medicine. Highlights:

MRI vs. MRA and MRA vs. MRV when is it appropriate to code for only one or for both?
Coding guidelines for specific MR protocols/exams and contrast materials
The proper use of modifier -59 when reporting multiple services
Common mistakes, such as coding separately for MR arteriography and MR venography of the brain
Supporting your code assignments with documentation that spells out the type of MR procedure, whether or not contrast was used, medical necessity for multiple exams and more

About the Presenter
This MedLearn webcast is presented by Donna Richmond, BA, RCC, CPC, a MedLearn senior healthcare consultant. Her background consists of more than 20 years experience in billing, coding and compliance. Previous work includes serving as coding services manager for a computer-assisted coding company, as well as billing, coding and compliance responsibilities at a practice management and billing company. Ms. Richmond has been active with the Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA). She is a frequent contributor to several print and online coding resources, along with presenting seminars on coding to various organizations.

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