CARDIOLOGY
Cardiology Billing Services
Cardiology practices bill a mix of consultations, diagnostic tests, imaging and procedures, with many needing prior authorization and careful modifier use. AviRex RCM provides cardiology billing and coding support that helps your claims go out accurate and your revenue stay protected.
BILLING CHALLENGES
Billing challenges in Cardiology
- ✓Global versus professional and technical components (modifiers 26 and TC) on diagnostic tests
- ✓Prior authorization for advanced imaging and procedures
- ✓Bundling rules for testing and procedures done on the same day
- ✓In-office imaging, stress testing and device monitoring
- ✓Cardiac procedures with global periods
- ✓Documentation to support medical necessity
- ✓Coordination between office, hospital and facility billing
AREAS WE WORK WITH
Office and hospital consultations, ECG, echocardiography, stress testing, ambulatory monitoring, device checks and cardiac procedures.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cardiology Billing Services — FAQ
Modifier 26 is the professional component (interpretation) and TC is the technical component (equipment and staff). Using them correctly when the practice does only part of a test prevents denials.
We can help with coding and billing for monitoring services, subject to payer rules.
Protect your cardiology revenue.
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