How to implement AI-powered coronary plaque analysis software—and ensure you get paid
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate plaque buildup in coronary CT angiography (CCTA) images has been one of cardiology’s biggest ongoing trends. These technologies provide a detailed look at the plaques in a patient’s coronary arteries—all without the risks associated with more invasive modalities. They even received improved Medicare coverage and brand new Category 1 CPT codes in 2024, ensuring care teams are fairly reimbursed for their time.
As time goes on, more are teams are turning to AI-powered coronary plaque assessments for the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). However, implementing these technologies can be challenging. How do care teams adjust their current workflows to get the most bang for their buck? How do they navigate the coding and billing side of the equation? Those are the kind of questions being tackled in a new webinar co-hosted by Cardiovascular Business and Circle Cardiovascular Imaging.
The free webinar will cover the implementation of AI-powered CCTA assessments as well as integration, billing, coding and much more. It is scheduled to include presentations from Kevin Steel, DO, director of cardiac imaging for PeaceHealth and chief medical officer of Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, as well as Audrey Sheely, RN, MSN, NVRN-BC, the founder of Sheeley Consulting Services. A live Q&A session will follow.
This exclusive event will appeal to cardiologists—both general and interventional—as well radiologists, cardiovascular service line directors, cath lab directors, cardiovascular nurses, CT technologists, billing specialists, and anyone else hoping to learn more this topic.
The free webinar, “From Plaque to Payment: Curious Cases, New Codes,” is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, at 2 p.m. ET. It will be available on demand to registrants once it is done.
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Michael has more than 19 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. He has written at length about cardiology, radiology, artificial intelligence and other key healthcare topics.