Ep. 585 CPT Code Updates for the OBL with Dr. Goke Akinwande

Ep. 585 CPT Code Updates for the OBL with Dr. Goke Akinwande

With the annual trend of fluctuating reimbursement rates, have you been on the fence about turning your OBL into an ASC? Make sure your OBL is prepared for the surprising changes in coding coming in 2026. In this episode, Dr. Mary Costantino partners with fellow OBL owner Dr. Goke Akinwande and revenue cycle management expert Laurie Bouzarelos to review the new CPT code changes and how they translate to OBL and ASC reimbursement.---SYNPOSISDr. Akinwande discusses many positive takeaways after diving into the recent Medicare documents, and highlights key shifts. He believes these changes to add-on codes and territories means one thing: CLI is being heard. The upcoming code changes improve delineation of vascular territories, differentiating between "simple" (stenosis) and "complex" (CTO) procedures. These changes are aimed at rewarding physicians performing the difficult CLI work while decreasing reimbursement for more straightforward cases.Beyond the CPT code specifics, the conversation also covers real-world implications for OBL owners. Dr. Akinwande explains why these changes might narrow the reimbursement gap between OBLs and ASCs, prompting him to warn against ASC conversion. Laurie Bouzarelos provides guidance on implementation, stressing the importance of updating charge masters, reviewing payer contracts for "gap fill" clauses, and monitoring payments once the new codes go live. The episode ends with a discussion on obstacles in billing, collections, and the need for physicians to master the business side of their practice to ensure financial success.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction04:37 - 2026 CPT Changes Overview07:18 - Simple vs. Complex Codes13:16 - Key Add-on Codes19:52 - OBL vs. ASC Conversion?24:56 - IVL Reimbursement Trends29:18 - Update Your Charge Master41:41 - Pricing & Medicare Year46:39 - Billing & Collections Reality

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Ep. 63 IR Identity and Turf Wars with Dr. Eric Keller

Ep. 63 IR Identity and Turf Wars with Dr. Eric Keller

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/48hidj Dr. Eric J. Keller from Stanford Medicine Department of Radiology provides insight from his studies on the IR Identity, as well as his research on perceived turf wars between specialties.

11 Maj 202050min

Ep. 62 Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself with Dr. Mina Makary

Ep. 62 Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself with Dr. Mina Makary

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/xsBt1Y Special guest Dr. Mina Makary from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center discusses the need for better awareness and protection from the serious harmful effects of chronic low dose radiation, which can sometimes require change in institutional culture. An extremely important occupational health issue!

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Ep. 61 Physician Burnout with Dr. Jeff Chick and Dr. Jacob Bundy

Ep. 61 Physician Burnout with Dr. Jeff Chick and Dr. Jacob Bundy

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/nl8ZgW Dr. Jeffrey Chick and Dr. Jacob Bundy discuss the results of their recent study in April JVIR on rates and major contributors to Physician Burnout in IR, how they compare to other specialties, and how to prevent it in your own career.

13 Apr 202033min

Ep. 60 Building a Limb Salvage Program with Dr. Jihad Mustapha

Ep. 60 Building a Limb Salvage Program with Dr. Jihad Mustapha

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/08KW16 CLI fighters Sabeen Dhand and Jihad A. Mustapha discuss the essentials of building a successful Limb Salvage program, including the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, broadening skill sets such as pedal access, and meticulous patient follow up.

30 Mars 202049min

Special COVID-19 Weekend Update with UPenn IR Dr. Stephen Hunt

Special COVID-19 Weekend Update with UPenn IR Dr. Stephen Hunt

Dr. Stephen Hunt of Penn Medicine at University of Pennsylvania Health System discusses ways in which his IR practice has changed in the setting of the COVID 19 pandemic, including case selection and lessons learned from colleagues in Singapore and China.

28 Mars 202032min

Ep. 59 Endovascular Treatment of DVT with Dr. Dexter and Dr. Abramowitz

Ep. 59 Endovascular Treatment of DVT with Dr. Dexter and Dr. Abramowitz

Vascular Surgeons David Dexter and Steven Abramowitz discuss endovascular treatment of lower extremity DVT, including patient selection and risks and benefits of catheter-directed therapy (CDT), mechanical thrombectomy, and pharmaco-mechanical thrombolysis.

24 Mars 202059min

Ep. 58 Endovascular Treatment of PE with Dr. Venkat Tummala and Dr. Thomas Tu

Ep. 58 Endovascular Treatment of PE with Dr. Venkat Tummala and Dr. Thomas Tu

Interventional Cardiologist Thomas Tu, MD and Interventional Radiologist Venkat Tummala MD discuss their respective approach to the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism, including risk stratification, treatment options, and endovascular technique.

11 Mars 202045min

Ep. 57 Practicing IR in the UK with Dr. Gregory Makris

Ep. 57 Practicing IR in the UK with Dr. Gregory Makris

Dr. Christopher Beck talks with Dr. Gregory Makris of Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London about IR education and practice in the UK, as well as his involvement with CIRSE and the European Trainee Forum.

5 Mars 202045min

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