In today’s episode Dr. Melissa Chen, Associate Professor of Neuroradiology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, member of ACR Economics Commission and Council Steering Committee, and Treasurer of the Texas Radiological Society speaks with Dr. Zeke Silva on How Radiology Procedures are Valued. 
 
Dr. Zeke Silva is a private practice radiologist at South Texas Radiology Group in San Antonio, Texas. He has been a leader in Healthcare Economics and Health Policy.  He is the first radiologist to serve as Chair of the American Medical Association's Relative Value Update Committee.

In this episode, you will:
•          Delve into the fascinating world of coding and valuation
•          Learn how CPT codes are created
•          Understand the rigorous process of the RUC in recommending values to CMS for provider services
 
Dr. Silva will also offer his perspectives on the recent critiques of the RUC process.

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