tci Part B Insider - 2016 Issue 23
X-RAY Coding: Focus On the Fine Print To Bill Portable X-Ray Claims Properly
CMS portable x-ray rules can be confusing if you don’t know what to report. Busy lives and limited medical resources have brought about the necessary increase of mobile healthcare services. From visiting medical personnel to portable diagnostics, the industry continues to strive to reach those most in need. While the benefits certainly outweigh the disadvantages, sometimes the rules and requirements confuse providers, hindering quality care. When this happens, audits are sure to follow. “For a provider facing an audit, responding to the audit findings sometimes will involve a maze of statutes, regulations, manual provisions, and other...
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