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. 39 Better Biopsies With Dr. Thor Johnson

Ep. 39 Better Biopsies With Dr. Thor Johnson

Dr. Thor Johnson discusses his experience with the Argon BioPince biopsy needle for liver, renal and soft tissue biopsies, including tips and tricks for obtaining better biopsy samples with fewer passes. Recorded at SIR 2019 in ATX.

25 Mars 201912min

Ep. 38 Special guest Physician on Fire (POF) talks financial independence for physicians

Ep. 38 Special guest Physician on Fire (POF) talks financial independence for physicians

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/GfYFHp Physician on FIRE (PoF) founder Dr. Leif Dahleen discusses financial independence for physicians. Leif created his platform to inform and inspire physicians with insightful writing after he attained financial independence and the freedom to retire early. More information at physicianonfire.com

20 Feb 201951min

Ep. 37 Treating PAD in the OBL with Dr. Mike Watts and Dr. Omar Saleh

Ep. 37 Treating PAD in the OBL with Dr. Mike Watts and Dr. Omar Saleh

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/9HpSIv Special guests Dr. Mike Watts and Dr. Omar Saleh discussing the ins and outs of treating PAD in the Outpatient Based Lab (OBL) setting. Includes great info on practice building, patient safety, and essential equipment. #irad #miips

7 Jan 201957min

Ep. 36 Building the UFE and OBL practice with Dr. Mary Costantino

Ep. 36 Building the UFE and OBL practice with Dr. Mary Costantino

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/HRWoTs Dr. Mary Costantino tells us the story of how she built her OBL practice in Portland and discusses the advantages of performing UFE and other procedures in the outpatient setting.

19 Dec 201852min

Ep. 35 OTW Technique for IVC filter placement with Dr. David Mobley

Ep. 35 OTW Technique for IVC filter placement with Dr. David Mobley

Dr. David Mobley of Columbia University VIR describes his over-the-wire technique to prevent tilting in IVC filter placement. Special thanks to our sponsor Argon Medical.

12 Nov 201818min

Ep. 34 Spinal Ablation Therapies with Dr. Peder Horner

Ep. 34 Spinal Ablation Therapies with Dr. Peder Horner

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/t4Ocb0 Our second podcast recorded live from Western Angiographic (WAIS) conference in Maui 2018! Dr. Sabeen Dhand interviews Dr. Peder Horner on how he built a spinal tumor ablation practice in Denver, CO, including tips/tricks on equipment and patient selection.

11 Okt 201824min

Ep. 33 Building a Comprehensive Vein Practice with Dr. Brooke Spencer

Ep. 33 Building a Comprehensive Vein Practice with Dr. Brooke Spencer

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/tNgPeU Dr. Brooke Spencer gets into the pearls and pitfalls of building a comprehensive vein practice, including a detailed discussion on the treatment of May-Thurner and Pelvic Congestion syndrome.

9 Okt 201838min

Ep. 32 Building an Interventional Oncology Program with Dr. Zaetta and Dr. Stanton

Ep. 32 Building an Interventional Oncology Program with Dr. Zaetta and Dr. Stanton

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/a114SU Interventional Radiologist Dr. Julie Zaetta and Oncologist Dr. Julie Stanton discuss the essentials of building a successful Interventional Oncology program, including the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.

8 Sep 201835min

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