RCC Update Archives

Spring 2019

• Diving Deeper into the AUC Program
• Oncologic FDG PET Coverage
• A Closer Look at CVCs
• New RCCs and RCCIRs

Winter 2019

• Changes Ahead for Radiology Coders
• CMS Issues Guidance for 2019
• Updates for the AUC Program

Fall 2018

• Some Relief in 2019 MPFS Proposed Rule
• New and Revised Diagnosis Codes for 2019
• Potential Impacts from OPPS Proposed Rule
• Revisions to the 2019 ICD-10-CM Guidelines
• New ACR Liaison

Summer 2018

• Changes Coming Your Way in 2019
• Taking a Closer Look at the New X-Ray Codes

Fall 2017

• Mixed News in 2018 MPFS Proposed Rule
• Data Collection on Global Surgery
• Attention Coders Preparing for the RCC Exam
• October 1 Brings New and Revised Diagnosis Codes
• Proposed OPPS Policies to Impact Hospitals
• ICD-10-CM Guidelines Undergo Revisions for 2018

Winter 2017

• 2017 Mammogram Coding Changes
• Dialysis Circuit Procedures Get Simpler for 2017
• Goodbye to Appendix G
• Payment Reduction for Film X-Rays
• Other 2017 Radiology Code Changes

Summer 2016

• Coding Functional MRI
• CMS to Modify PTP NCCI Indicator for Scoliosis Evaluation
• CMS Issues MACRA Proposed Rule
• NCCI to Delete Disputed Coding Edits
• Ectopic and Molar Pregnancy
• NCD Code Updates
• Bone Mineral Density Studies

Spring 2016

• 2015 Job Analysis; The Results are In!
• Off-Campus Provider Based Departments
• Updated ACR Lung Cancer Screening FAQs Clarify Who Can Perform Consultative Visits
• CMS Administrator Credits Smooth Transition to Preparation and Planning
• Coding Hemorrhage in Pregnancy

Winter 2016

• CMS Issues Codes and Guidelines for LDCT Billing
• Bone Mass Measurement
• CMS’ ICD-10 Processing Statistics
• 2016 Brings Changes to Skeletal X-Ray Coding
• Bilateral Surgery Indicators for Breast Ultrasound Revised by CMS
• New CT Scan Modifier
• Tips for an Easy Recertification by CEU Process

Fall 2015

• CMS Issues Transmittal on Tomosynthesis
• CMS’ “Countdown to ICD-10” Resources
• ICD-10 Impacts LCD and NCD Medicare Coverage Policies
• CMS Issues New Policy on Code Specificity
• New/Revised Place of Service Codes
• ICD-10-CM Physician Documentation Improvement Training

Summer 2015

• CPT 2016 Anticipated Code Changes
• 2015 RCCB-Approved Continuing Education Courses
• ICD-10 Codes for Mammograms
• RCCB Welcomes Dr. Matthew Hawkins as ACR Liaison
• CMS Reports 88 Percent Acceptance Rate in April’s ICD-10 End-to-End Testing
• Update on LDCT Lung Cancer Screening
• Claudia Murray Becomes RCCB Treasurer

Spring 2015

• Reporting Neoplasms with ICD-10-CM
• ACR Joins AMA and Other Medical Specialty Societies in Expressing Concerns to CMS about ICD-10 Implementation
• CMS to Delete DBT/CAD Edit
• Medicare Coverage – Medicare to Cover Lung Cancer Screening
• Congressional Leaders Voice Support for ICD-10 Implementation This Year
• Medicare to Cover Low-Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening; ACR Issues FAQ

Winter 2015

• Information on Coding, Value and Coverage for Tomosynthesis
• Myelogram Billing in 2015
• Meet the New Spinal Intervention Codes

Fall 2014

• CMS Proposes MPFS Changes for 2015
• 2015 Implementation Date Confirmed
• CMS Issues Modifier 59 Guidance

Spring 2014

• Coding Coronary Artery Disease in ICD-10-CM
• USPSTF Recommends CT for Lung Cancer Screening
• 2014 RCC Exam Tests General ICD-10 Knowledge