Downstream Costs Associated with Incidental Pulmonary Nodules Detected on CT

ConclusionDownstream costs for incidental pulmonary nodules are highly variable and particularly high when ordering physicians over-manage relative to radiologist recommendations and Fleischner Society guidelines. To reduce unnecessary utilization and cost from over-management, radiologists may need to assume a greater role in partnering with ordering physicians to ensure appropriate, guideline-adherent, and follow-up testing.
Source: Academic Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research