HealthLeaders Media September 1, 2022
The number of non-physician providers (NPP) submitting radiology service claims saw an increase from 2017 to 2019.
According to a study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, the number of radiology practice employed NPPs submitting Medicare claims increased from 523 in 2017 to 608 in 2019, a 16.3% relative increase. NPP total work relative value units increased to a slightly greater extent (17.3%) and varied significantly across categories of services, the study said.
When the researchers assessed claims submitted by NPPs by clinical category, 98.7% of NPP services were involved clinical evaluation and management, invasive image-guided procedures, and imaging interpretation, the study said. Among these, invasive procedures accounted for the highest proportion of total NPP work relative value...
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