Mammography coding and reimbursement

This article describes mammography coding and reimbursement, coding responsibilities for personnel and the importance of coding accuracy. After completing this article, the reader will: Recognize basic terms associated with mammography coding and reimbursement. Explain reimbursement differences between screening and diagnostic mammography. Understand the responsibilities of mammography facility personnel in accurate coding. Recognize the impact of coding, reimbursement and regulation on the economics of mammography practice. Explain basic coding concepts for screening, diagnostic and follow-up mammographic studies. Describe some new breast imaging technologies reimbursed by Medicare.