Currently, for most of the interventional procedures you perform, reimbursement for moderate sedation is bundled into the procedure code, but that will soon change. For dates of service on or after January 1, 2017, reimbursement for the procedure and the moderate sedation will be separated.

Currently, for most of the interventional procedures you perform, reimbursement for moderate sedation is bundled into the procedure code, but that will soon change. For dates of service on or after January 1, 2017, reimbursement for the procedure and the moderate sedation will be separated.

Currently, for most of the interventional procedures you perform, reimbursement for moderate sedation is bundled into the procedure code, but that will soon change. For dates of service on or after January 1, 2017, reimbursement for the procedure and the moderate sedation will be separated.

Changes to CPT codes take place every year, new codes are added, some are revised and some are deleted. 2017 is no different. Because there has to be a match between your documentation and the code(s) assigned, it is imperative to review the new codes along with the code descriptions. The purpose of this newsletter is to point out what’s new along with the 2017 professional Ohio Medicare allowable for a facility setting (hospital). Take a moment to review each of the codes and consider how these new codes could possibly impact your practice.

Currently, for most of the interventional procedures you perform, reimbursement for moderate sedation is bundled into the procedure code, but that will soon change. For dates of service on or after January 1, 2017, reimbursement for the procedure and the moderate sedation will be separated.