SCAI 2026 Building and Sustaining Your RDN Program-Panel Discussion 1

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The discussion focused on renal denervation reimbursement, coding, and revenue cycle challenges. Speakers emphasized that clinicians must know what CPT code they are crosswalking to, how RVUs are assigned, and how compensation is affected, especially with Cat III codes. Different settings—VA, private practice, and hospital systems—face different billing dynamics. Panelists recommended engaging revenue cycle teams early, understanding prior authorization and payer rules, and using registries to support evidence and sometimes offset costs. They also noted that industry partners can be valuable resources for navigating reimbursement and implementation as the field moves toward better coding and coverage in the future.

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Keywords

renal denervation reimbursement

CPT coding

revenue cycle management

prior authorization

Cat III codes