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Degnan Andrew,  Chung Chul,  Duszak Richard,  Alson Mark

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-055

Coding and billing processes are complex, costly, and generally poorly understood by radiologists and other physicians. Despite the direct implications of radiology documentation on reimbursement, residents, fellows, and practicing radiologists receive little or no training in coding-related issues. It is thus important to understand the fundamentals of documentation, coding, billing, and reimbursement as they apply to the practice of pediatric radiology. Read More

Authors:  Degnan Andrew , Chung Chul , Duszak Richard , Alson Mark

Keywords:  Coding, Billing, Documentation

Yen Christopher,  Bhakta Kavita,  Terzo Madison,  Guleria Saurabh,  Hussaini Shaheen,  Huynh Tommy

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-014

Non-contrast MRI with focused rapid-acquisition sequences can be used in place of CT for effective diagnosis of pediatric acute appendicitis (PAS). However, higher costs and limited resources are major considerations when considering its use. The goal of this study was to evaluate accuracy, utilization, and cost of MR compared to US and CT in the diagnosis of PAS. Read More

Authors:  Yen Christopher , Bhakta Kavita , Terzo Madison , Guleria Saurabh , Hussaini Shaheen , Huynh Tommy

Keywords:  magnetic resonance, billing, quality