National trends in gastrointestinal access procedures: an analysis of Medicare services provided by radiologists and other specialists
R Duszak Jr, MR Mabry - Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2003 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To evaluate national trends in enteral access services by radiologists and other
specialists. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medicare data from 1997 to 2000 were analyzed
for trends in gastrointestinal access services. Current Procedural Terminology codes for
gastrostomy placement and maintenance services were selected. Utilization was analyzed
by physician specialty. Targeted service analysis was performed for interventional
radiologists. RESULTS: For sampled enteral access procedures, annual services to …
specialists. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medicare data from 1997 to 2000 were analyzed
for trends in gastrointestinal access services. Current Procedural Terminology codes for
gastrostomy placement and maintenance services were selected. Utilization was analyzed
by physician specialty. Targeted service analysis was performed for interventional
radiologists. RESULTS: For sampled enteral access procedures, annual services to …