Tag: coding and reimbursement
Vascular Specialist–January 2024
In this issue:
Coding: Increasing complexity and lost RVUs—a drop in the ocean?
The utility of renal stenting in hemodialysis patients: one in five...
Why should SVS members respond when they receive an invitation to...
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is an active participant in the American Medical Association (AMA)/ Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC)...
SVS launches expansion of coding resources
The SVS has announced an expansion of its coding-related information and help in response to increasing member demand. The new resources will assist vascular...
Coding and complex PAD: Register today for two SVS courses
Limited spots remain open for two popular SVS courses coming in October: the Complex Peripheral Vascular Interventions (CPVI) Skills Course on Oct. 1–2 and...
Learn coding intricacies at October workshop on reimbursement
The SVS will host the SVS Coding and Reimbursement Workshop this fall, providing a comprehensive program designed to equip vascular surgeons and their support...
Corner Stitch: Supplementing our formal learning as vascular trainees
As a vascular surgery trainee, there are multiple aspects of vascular surgery that I’ve had the opportunity to learn about. And to be honest,...
SVS coding workshop coming in October
The SVS’ 2023 Coding and Reimbursement Workshop will help participants learn about accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery. The intensive two-day program will...
Coding: New CPT codes for percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation
For the 2023 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set, two new codes (36836 and 36837) have been added that describe percutaneous arteriovenous (AV) fistula...
Trainees step up to learn coding, reimbursement
The Society for Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) efforts in coding and reimbursement work have taken another step forward, with four new doctors now in training...
Maximize reimbursement: Learn latest in coding at SVS workshop
When it comes to coding, information gaps can lead to revenue gaps. Proper coding and documentation are integral to receiving appropriate reimbursement for vascular...
SVS’ AMA membership push aimed at safeguarding vascular surgery voice on...
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is urging members to join the American Medical Association (AMA) in a bid to maintain a critical voice...
What is taxonomy and how does it affect vascular surgeons?
Have you ever had a bill denied for services of your assistants and not known why? Have you received cryptic messages on an explanation...
OBL: Keys to success in the outpatient setting
The ability to pivot in the face of changes to reimbursement while still meeting the needs of patients is a key facet of success...
Medicare E&M coding changes and EHR physician burnout
A recent article published in Vascular Specialist summarized data regarding the undeniable relationship between electronic health records (EHRs) and burnout amongst physicians. There is...
Upcoming webinars: May to feature exchanges on coding, employment
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Community Practice Committee will host two webinars in May designed to support members in community-practice settings. Members may...
Upcoming symposium for fellows: ‘Building a successful vascular practice’
A symposium designed to educate graduating vascular fellows on succeeding in a community or private practice as well as an academic setting is set...
Target 2021: SVS councils and committees drill down on key goals...
While there is little doubt the pandemic has impacted each vascular surgeon and the SVS as a Society in numerous ways, the commitment and...
Coding workshop: Keep the money you deserve
Coding for aneurysm repair, for catheterization, for lower-extremity amputation. Information on modifiers, not to mention reimbursement appeals.
And don't forget new guidelines for Evaluation...
What you don’t know can cost you money
How is your coding knowledge shaping up at present? Are you up to date on modifiers and how to apply them, changes in CPT...
SVS coding course goes virtual amid pandemic
Due to restrictions on live gatherings that are expected to remain in effect, the 2020 Coding & Reimbursement Workshop will be held online.
Through...
Coding event set to take place Sept. 25–26
Registration has opened for the 2020 iteration of the Society for Vascular Surgery's Coding and Reimbursement Workshop scheduled to take place from Sept. 25–26....