RBMA Coding Academy: Essentials – Mastering Key Updates & Compliance in Radiology Coding
The RBMA Coding Academy: Essentials is a four-session series designed to equip radiology coders with the critical knowledge and skills needed to navigate 2025’s coding updates, regulatory shifts, and compliance requirements. With a focus on accuracy, reimbursement optimization, and legal compliance, this course ensures that participants stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of radiology coding. Each session dives into essential topics, from new MRI CPT safety codes to telemedicine billing, modifier usage, and quality measure integration. Through expert-led instruction, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will gain actionable insights to enhance coding accuracy, minimize compliance risks, and maximize reimbursement.
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Welcome |
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| 12:45 - 2:00 p.m. ET: |
Session 1: MRI CPT Safety Codes: Ensuring Compliance and Best Practices
Presented By: Laura Manser, CPC, CDEO, CIRCC, CPMA, CEMC, RCC
As MRI technology continues to advance, staying updated on the latest CPT safety codes is critical for ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate documentation. This session will provide an in-depth exploration of the most recent MRI-specific CPT safety codes, including best practices for implementation and adherence to mandated protocols. Attendees will gain practical insights into avoiding coding errors, mitigating compliance risks, and optimizing reimbursement through accurate documentation.
Key Takeaways:
- Comprehensive review of new MRI CPT safety codes.
- Safety and compliance protocols for MRI coding.
- Documentation best practices for accuracy and risk mitigation.
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| 2:00 - 2:15 p.m. ET: |
Brain Break! |
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| 2:15 - 3:30 p.m. ET: |
Session 2: Telemedicine & Teleradiology Coding: Navigating the 2025 Changes
Presented By: Mary Horkey RCCIR, RCC, MSN-ARC
The landscape of telemedicine and teleradiology continues to evolve, with new CPT codes, regulatory updates, and reimbursement considerations reshaping how these services are billed. This session will provide a detailed breakdown of anticipated 2025 coding changes, including the latest telehealth modifiers, federal and state compliance requirements, and strategies for ensuring appropriate reimbursement. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the impact of these changes on their practice and how to navigate the complexities of telemedicine coding effectively.
Key Takeaways:
- Overview of 2025 telehealth and teleradiology coding updates.
- Proper use of telemedicine modifiers and billing requirements.
- State and federal compliance considerations for telehealth services.
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Friday, April 25, 2025
| 12:30 p.m. ET: |
Welcome |
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| 12:45 - 2:00 p.m. ET: |
Session 3: Modifier Mastery & Ethical/Legal Aspects of Coding
Presented By: Melody Mulaik MSHS, CRA, RCC, RCC-IR, CPC, COC, FAHRA
Applying modifiers correctly is essential for ensuring proper reimbursement while maintaining compliance with legal regulations. This session will take a case-based approach to explore how modifiers impact radiology coding, with a strong focus on ethical considerations and fraud prevention. Attendees will learn best practices for applying modifiers accurately, avoiding common coding pitfalls, and ensuring compliance with laws such as the False Claims Act. The session will also discuss strategies for mitigating risks associated with modifier misuse.
Key Takeaways:
- Best practices for modifier application to optimize reimbursement.
- Compliance risks associated with modifier misuse.
- Legal and ethical considerations for avoiding fraud and abuse.
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| 2:00 - 2:15 p.m. ET: |
Brain Break! |
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| 2:15 - 3:30 p.m. ET: |
Session 4: Integrating Quality Measures in Radiology Coding: Strategies for Success
Presented By: Jenn Bash RHIA, CIRCC, RCCIR, CPC, RCC, CANPC
Quality reporting requirements are becoming increasingly intertwined with radiology coding, particularly with programs such as the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). This session will explore how coding professionals can effectively integrate quality measures into their workflows to ensure compliance, improve patient care, and optimize reimbursement. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest quality reporting requirements, documentation best practices, and strategies for aligning coding practices with performance-based incentives.
Key Takeaways:
- The impact of MIPS and other quality programs on radiology coding.
- Documentation strategies for quality reporting.
- Best practices for integrating quality measures into coding workflows.
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Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this four-session course, participants will be able to:
- Apply the latest MRI CPT safety codes while ensuring compliance with mandated protocols.
- Implement updated telehealth and teleradiology coding practices, including correct modifier use and regulatory adherence.
- Utilize modifiers effectively while mitigating risks related to fraud and abuse under the False Claims Act.
- Integrate quality measures into radiology coding practices to enhance reimbursement and compliance.