title: Coding issues for interventional radiology: get paid for what you do!
abstract: As interventional radiology continues to evolve into a true clinical practice, more time will be spent on the clinical decision process; this time is reimbursable in the form of evaluation and management (E&M) services. Once assumed to be an inherent part of the procedure itself, we know many procedures now do not include follow-up E&M components. Unfortunately, E&M coding is somewhat complex and requires rigorous documentation. Below is a discussion of the fundamentals of E&M services, general principles of documentation, and the mechanics of coverage and reimbursement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bob Smouse
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Duszak
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Swischuk