With the ever-changing landscape and scrutiny, it is now more than ever necessary to properly code radiology services by documenting and ensuring the radiology exams are complete. This includes ensuring that CPT and ICD-10 coding is done in accordance with the official coding guidelines and the Center for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) policy.

RBMA offers year-round coding programming to keep you up to date on Medicare policies and coding changes for diagnostic and interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, proper coding principles by modalities, and general reimbursement pros and cons.

RBMA Coding Academy: IR Coding

The RBMA Coding Academy: IR Coding series provides a comprehensive, one-day virtual workshop designed for coding professionals specializing in interventional radiology (IR). This focused training covers key procedural coding updates, best practices for compliance, and the evolving role of IR coding advocacy. Expert-led sessions will include drainage and vascular procedure coding, followed by an interactive discussion table where attendees can engage with specialists on the code development process and physician communication strategies.


Individual Registration

$135 RBMA Member/$235 Non-Member

Team Registration [For groups of 5+]

$120 RBMA Member*/$220 Non-Member
  *Primary registrant has to be RBMA Member



SESSIONS

Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. ET

12:30 p.m. Welcome

12:45-1:45 p.m.

Session 1: Mastering Drainage Procedure Coding
Presented By: Laura Manser, CPC, CPCO, CDEO, CIRCC, CPMA, CEMC, RCC

This session provides an in-depth look at percutaneous drainage procedures, one of the most frequently coded IR services. Laura Manser will guide attendees through CPT updates, case-based coding challenges, and documentation requirements. The session will emphasize compliance strategies, bundling rules, modifier usage, and payer-specific considerations, ensuring coders can reduce denials and maximize reimbursement.

 Key Takeaways:

  • Proper CPT coding for percutaneous abscess, fluid, and catheter drainage
  • Best practices for documentation and medical necessity
  • Bundling rules, NCCI edits, and compliance updates
   

1:45-2 p.m. Brain Break!

2-3 p.m.

Session 2: Vascular IR Coding: Vascular Vexations: Tips for Reducing Compliance Risks and Lost Revenue for Interventional Radiology Procedures

Presented By: Stacie L. Buck, CCS-P, CPCP, CIRCC, CCC, RCC, RCCIR, President & Senior Consultant, RadRx

Interventional radiology is notorious for its complex coding rules, but at the core of accurate coding lies complete and precise documentation. In this session, Stacie will highlight the most common documentation deficiencies identified during audits and offer valuable tips to audit-proof your records. Learn best practices for documentation of common interventional radiology procedures such as diagnostic angiography, catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, embolization, thrombectomy, thrombolysis, and more.

3-3:45 p.m.

Discussion Table: Communicating IR Coding Changes
Moderated By: Melody Mulaik, MSHS with panelists Ben Northrup, MD and Julie Bulman, MD

This interactive discussion will provide insight into how IR codes are created, revised, and implemented. Panelists will discuss the importance of advocacy, best practices for communicating coding updates to physicians, and strategies for ensuring compliance. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and gain practical communication techniques for navigating coding changes with their teams.

 

 

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