According to a recent survey, 95% of radiology administrators said they need tools and resources to tame their billing and coding challenges.
- 97% listed MRI, PET, CT, ultrasound, diagnostic radiography, and interventional radiology as their top billing trouble areas
- 72% of respondents to an additional survey cited radiology as the department most in need of compliance training
You told us what your problems are. You told us what you need to solve those problems—tools, best practices, and hand-on strategies you can put to work right away. We listened.
Successful strategies for hospital-based and freestanding radiology facilities
The Radiology Manager's Handbook is a complete guide to tackling today’s toughest challenges. We've tapped industry experts as well as leaders in medical groups and imaging centers, and pooled their best strategic advice on:
- HIPAA compliance and training
- Billing and coding
- Managed care plans
- Employee issues, from hiring to firing
- Hospital/facility relationships and agreements
- And more!
Don't take chances with compliance
Radiology compliance has become increasingly complicated. The OIG is cracking down on radiology claims, and many facilities are at risk for a violation. Outpatient services are also under the microscope, as more and more patients turn to emergency departments for imaging services.
Radiology managers must ensure compliance with various government regulations and managed care rules. You need to follow HIPAA privacy regulations, and myriad coding and billing rules imposed by the government as well as managed care plans. Radiology facilities must also maintain best practices for hiring radiology staff and physicians.
The Radiology Manager's Handbook offers proven practical guidance and best practices. You'll receive:
a CD-ROM loaded with model language you can adapt and use for writing contracts and letters. You'll find samples of a
- Model employment contract
- Hotline report sheet
- Letter for dealing with patients’ banned checks
- HIPAA quiz to give your staff
- Morale questionnaire for employees
You'll find chapters dedicated to
- Tips and strategies for your practice
- HIPAA compliance and training
- Billing and coding challenges and solutions
- Complying with managed care plans
- Employee issues, from hiring to firing
- Dealing with managed care plans
- Managing hospital/facility relations agreements
Don't just buy this book, invest in your financial success…
The Radiology Manager's Handbook is an investment in your facility's bottom line. Your facility will be able to maintain compliance with government regulations and ensure accurate billing and coding by using this book and CD-ROM package. Factor in the best practice advice—and the 100% money-back guarantee if you're not completely satisfied—and it's an unbeatable deal.
If you are a…
…radiology administrator or manager, director of diagnostic imaging, radiologist or technologist, compliance officer, HIM director, biller, coder, business manager, practice manager, , you'll find the Radiology Manager's Handbook an invaluable addition to your department and an important tool in your revenue improvement efforts.
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