On Demand: Critical Revenue Integrity Updates to Optimize CCTA and FFRCT Reimbursement-Webinar Recording

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The webinar, hosted by MedAxiom and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT), focused on optimizing reimbursement for cardiovascular imaging pathways, specifically CCTA, FFRCT, and AI-CPA/plaque analysis. Dr. Mark Rabat and other experts discussed the implications of recent Medicare updates that influence reimbursement strategies. Key recommendations included reviewing and updating revenue codes to cardiology-specific codes for appropriate services, ensuring operational and financial alignment to maintain high-quality care, and adjusting charges to reflect fair market values. The importance of accurate revenue code usage was emphasized, as it affects future reimbursement and financial sustainability. The discussion addressed significant updates such as CMS lifting revenue code restrictions, leading to a potential increase in reimbursement rates. Participants were encouraged to audit their revenue codes and consider resubmitting claims with improved coding. New technology and upcoming CPT code changes were highlighted, with strategies provided for integrating these practices into existing systems to optimize revenue integrity. The presentation aimed to help institutions sustain financial stability while continuing to deliver quality patient-centered care in the dynamic landscape of cardiovascular imaging reimbursement.

Keywords

cardiovascular imaging

reimbursement strategies

CCTA

FFRCT

Medicare updates

revenue codes

CPT code changes

financial sustainability