BackTable Vascular & Interventional26 Des 2025

Ep. 601 Revenue Cycle Management: Key Strategies for Healthcare Success with Laurie Bouzarelos MHA, CPC, FACHE

The ultimate challenge of operating an OBL is staying profitable. In this episode of BackTable, we bring on healthcare administrator Laurie Bouzarelos and interventional radiologist Dr. Mary Costantino to talk through the intricacies of revenue cycle management as an IR managing an OBL. --- SYNPOSIS The conversation covers the full lifecycle of getting paid in an IR practice, from initial patient contact through final claim resolution. Key topics include credentialing, determining medical necessity, coordination of benefits, prior authorizations, and the importance of working with billing and practice management teams experienced in interventional radiology. The episode also examines how EHR and practice management platform selection impacts clinical workflows and reimbursement, and closes with a discussion on payment plans and how emerging technologies, including AI, may shape the future of revenue management in IR-led OBLs. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - The Importance of Revenue Cycle Management09:29 - The No Surprises Act and Data Transparency12:03 - Professional Societies and Continuing Education17:50 - Credentialing and Taxonomy Codes40:28 - Impact of Insurance Credentialing on Patient Care42:08 - Revenue Cycle Management Walkthrough48:18 - Challenges with Medicare Advantage and Coordination of Benefits54:20 - Covered vs. Non-Covered Services59:03 - Medical Necessity and Insurance Policies01:01:04 - Prior Authorization and Payment Issues01:13:11 - Payment Plans and Compliance01:23:10 - Practice Management Software01:31:10 - AI in Healthcare and Compliance01:38:57 - Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES Medical Group Management Administration (MGMA)https://www.mgma.com/

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