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EndoSonics announces IVUS reimbursement
EndoSonics received good news last month when the American Medical Association released CPT codes that will enable physicians to be reimbursed for the diagnostic use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). The codes go into effect Jan. 1, 2000. Prior to the
EndoSonics received good news last month when the American Medical Association released CPT codes that will enable physicians to be reimbursed for the diagnostic use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). The codes go into effect Jan. 1, 2000. Prior to the AMAs announcement, clinicians could be paid for IVUS only when it was included in an arterial intervention.
The news should give EndoSonics a boost in its U.S. sales, which could counteract the disappointing European sales the company posted in the third quarter (end-September). EndoSonics reported revenues of $10.5 million, down 10.3% from 1998s $11.7 million (SCAN 10/13/99), which the Rancho Cordova, CA-based firm attributed to a decline in orders from European distributor Jomed International.
A Victory for Radiology: New CMS Proposal Would Provide Coverage of CT Colonography in 2025
July 12th 2024In newly issued proposals addressing changes to coverage for Medicare services in 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its intent to provide coverage of computed tomography colonography (CTC) for Medicare beneficiaries in 2025.
The Reading Room: Artificial Intelligence: What RSNA 2020 Offered, and What 2021 Could Bring
December 5th 2020Nina Kottler, M.D., chief medical officer of AI at Radiology Partners, discusses, during RSNA 2020, what new developments the annual meeting provided about these technologies, sessions to access, and what to expect in the coming year.
Envisioning the Ideal Radiology Reading Room: Keys to Optimizing Form and Function
July 2nd 2024Emphasizing core concepts of sound ergonomics, accessibility, inclusivity, personalization, and convenient storage can help foster reading room environments with minimal distraction and optimal productivity.
