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| Service | HCPCS/CPT | Typical Reimbursement |
|---|---|---|
| High osmolar contrast (HOCM) | Q9943-Q9944 | 15-15-25 |
| Low osmolar contrast (LOCM) | Q9958-Q9964 | 30-30-60 |
| Contrast injection (radiology supervision) | +96374-+96377 | 20-20-40 |
| Saline flush | Can be bundled or separate | Varies by payer |
Before the patient is scheduled, we screen every imaging order against ACR Appropriateness Criteria and payer-specific LCDs, flagging "usually not appropriate" studies before they generate denial risk.
We submit clinical packets (diagnosis, indication, failed conservative therapy notes) with every auth request not just diagnosis codes and track expiration dates to prevent "no-auth" denials.
We verify laterality, view counts, contrast bundling rules, and modifier 26/TC separation per payer—capturing Q-codes for contrast that general billers routinely miss.
We submit within 24 hours of clean encounter and track every claim through the clearinghouse—rejections are returned with correction instructions within 48 hours, not weeks.
A denial is not a write-off—we draft clinical appeals citing ACR Appropriateness Criteria and RADS/LI-RADS findings, recovering revenue others abandon after one rebill.
| Modifier | Radiology Use Case | Common Error RCM Xpert Prevents |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Professional component only | Applying 26 when the practice owns both technical and professional |
| TC | Technical component only | Using TC for hospital-based practices where hospital owns equipment |
| 59 | Distinct procedural service | Overusing 59 instead of more specific modifiers (XU, XS, XE, XP) |
| 76 | Repeat procedure by same physician | Billing 76 without documented medical necessity for the repeat |
| 77 | Repeat procedure by different physician | Missing this modifier for second reads or peer reviews |
| KX | Medical necessity requirements met | Omitting KX for advanced imaging when payer policy requires it |
We verify each order includes laterality (left, right, bilateral), number of views, and clinical indication that matches the study performed. No more denials for "missing view count."
We differentiate between complete, limited, and follow-up studies—and know exactly which payers require specific organ measurements documented before paying for a complete abdomen.
We handle the complexity of with contrast, without contrast, and with & without contrast in a single session. Different payers have different bundling rules. We track each.
We apply the correct brain, spine, extremity, and MRA/MRV codes. We pre-screen every MRI order against payer-specific MRI appropriateness criteria to stop "not medically necessary" denials before submission.
We separate screening from diagnostic, 2D from 3D (tomosynthesis), and computer-aided detection (CAD). We track screening frequency rules per payer to prevent untimely filing.
We manage radiopharmaceutical coding (A9500–A9699) separately from the study itself. We verify tracer type and dosage are documented—missing these details is a top denial reason.
We code guidance (ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopic) separately from the injection or biopsy procedure when allowed. We manage modifiers 59, 62, and 63 appropriately.
| Problem | What General Billers Do | What RCM Xpert Does |
|---|---|---|
| CT & MRI Bundling Rules | Bill every sequence separately-get hammered for unbundling | Apply CCI edits correctly; know when to append modifier 59 for distinct anatomy |
| Contrast Administration | Forget to bill Q9943-Q9964 entirely | Capture contrast material, injection, and flushing separately per payer rules |
| Modifier 26 vs. TC | Randomly assign-triggering audits | Map each claim to your practice structure (hospital-owned, IDTF, or group practice) |
| Repeat Studies | Bill modifier 76 incorrectly for same-day repeats | Verify documentation supports medical necessity before resubmitting |
| Teleradiology POS | Use office POS (11) for remote reads-denied | Apply POS 25 or appropriate telehealth modifier based on payer policy |
| Parameter | In-House Radiology Billing Team | RCM Xpert Billing (Outsourced) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | 12,000–12,000–22,000 (radiology-specific coders cost more) | Percentage of collected revenue—zero fixed cost |
| Modality Expertise | One coder covers everything—often misses modality nuances | Dedicated teams by modality: CT/MRI, IR, mammography, nuc med |
| Contrast Coding | Manual tracking—frequently missed | Automated contrast capture workflow |
| Teleradiology Knowledge | Guesses on POS—30%+ denial rate | POS matrix by payer—95%+ first-pass |
| ACR Appropriateness | Rarely used | Integrated into pre-auth workflow |
| Payer Policy Updates | You track Medicare NCDs/LCDs for 30+ imaging codes | We maintain dynamic imaging policy database |
| Denials Management | Rebill once, then write off | Clinical appeal with imaging-specific literature (RADS, LI-RADS, etc.) |
| Focus for Your Practice | Managing billers, fighting contrast denials | Reading studies, growing referring relationships |
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