What is RADPEER scoring?

Used appropriately, RADPEER produces scores reflecting levels of agreement or disagreement with regards to an original diagnostic interpretation of imaging findings between radiologists at different points in time [12,13].

What is RADPEER?

RADPEER® is a simple, cost-effective process that allows peer review to be performed during routine image interpretation. After submission of practice data, the group chair or medical director can access the reports online at any time.

What is peer review in radiology?

Peer review in radiology means an assessment of the accuracy of a report issued by another radiologist. Inevitably, this involves a judgement opinion from the reviewing radiologist. Peer feedback is the means by which any form of peer review is communicated back to the original author of the report.

What does radpeer stand for in medical category?

RADPEER® is a simple, cost-effective process that allows peer review to be performed during routine image interpretation. After submission of practice data, the group chair or medical director can access the reports online at any time. RADPEER reports provide: RADPEER allows submission of scores and report acquisition through a secure website.

What do you need to know about radpeer accreditation?

Active participation in a peer review program is a requirement for facilities applying for CT, MR, NM, PET, US, Breast Ultrasound and Breast MRI accreditation. RADPEER ® is a product of ACR and provides a simple, cost-effective process that allows peer review to be performed during routine image interpretation.

What is the disagreement rate for radpeer scores?

Combining RADPEER scores of 2, 3, and 4 gives a total disagreement rate of 2.91%. If the scores are not a true reflection of individual radiologists’ interpretative skills, does the RADPEER process serve as a tool for improving patient safety or continuous quality improvement? Table 2. Summary of RADPEER scores

Do you need a minimum number of radpeer reviews?

The ACR does not require a minimum number of reviews per physician. Your group may optionally elect to choose a target number of RADPEER submissions as part of your internal quality assurance program, but this is not mandatory. How do the process and scoring work? The RADPEER process is conducted during routine interpretation of images.