2024 Endovascular & Interventional OBL vs ASC Fee Impact Analysis
StreamlineMD is proud to present the 2024 Endovascular & Interventional OBL vs ASC Fee Impact Analysis below based on recently released 2024 CMS Final Rule. Executive Summary: OBL fee reduction between -3% and -9%, averaging around -5% overall. Significant increases in the ASC, ranging from -4% to +74%. 37225’s 74% increase to $12,269 in the […]
Radiology and Interventional Documentation and Coding Updates
AMA and CMS recently released new Radiology and Interventional Documentation and Coding Updates for 2024. Please review these changes with your providers and revenue cycle management teams to ensure optimal performance in 2024. 1. CMS Carotid Revascularization Policy 2. CMS rescinds AUC/CDS 3. Upcoming 2024 CPT changes 1. CMS Policy Update – Carotid Revascularization, […]
Victory! Aetna/eviCore Cancel Arterial Intervention Pre-auths
Aetna/eviCore Cancel Arterial Intervention Pre-auths Great News! After several months of SIR’s physician leadership and teams working with medical directors from Aetna/eviCore, Aetna/eviCore will remove the IVUS CPT codes 37252 and 37253 from the pre-auth policy for arterial lower extremity revascularization procedures. While this is positive news, this does not guarantee payment. SIR Leadership, well […]
Notice: Watch for AMA and SIR Reimbursement Surveys
AMA Physician Practice Expense Survey & SIR RUC Survey Make a Difference in Your Future Two meaningful surveys are beginning to circulate on two financial meaningful matters to physician practices. Be sure to inform your leadership & support teams to be watching emails and USPS. Complete by any deadline submission dates listed in the survey. […]
StreamlineMD RCM Updates for Radiology & Interventional Specialists
StreamlineMD Documentation, Coding & Billing Updates for Radiology & Interventional Specialists Below are updates for Radiology and Interventional specialists regarding documentation and coding for: IVUS JZ/JW Modifiers Cardiac Velocity Flow Mapping PET coding for Posluma Aetna eviCore Peripheral Vascular Interventional Radiology IVUS Policy Update This updated policy, effective 9/1/23, contains detailed information on coverage for […]
Moderate Sedation: Understanding Usage and Reporting
Documenting and coding for Moderate Sedation continues to challenge providers and the purpose of this article is to help clarify AMA guidelines.
Aetna will require pre-authorization for multiple IR procedures starting Sept 1, 2023
As recently reported by the SIR, Aetna has partnered with eviCore to provide prior authorization for the following procedures; cerebrovascular angiography, carotid angioplasty/stent, carotid endarterectomy, TEVAR, endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta, treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, peripheral vascular non-coronary stent procedures, treatment options for saphenous ablation, phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, and Iliac vein angioplasty/stenting. […]
StreamlineMD Earns 2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
We are thrilled to announce that StreamlineMD has been awarded the prestigious Great Place to Work Certification™ for 2023.
Vertebral Fractures – Proper Documentation & Coding
The various image-guided percutaneous procedures used to treat Vertebral Fractures include terms such as Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, Sacroplasty and Augmentation. The nuances of these procedures often cause confusion. This article discusses these procedures, their documentation, and CMS policy to obtain more clarity.
StreamlineMD Releases New Client Portal
We are excited to announce that StreamlineMD will be rolling out new features, allowing you to access security request forms & training videos online through our new StreamlineMD Client Portal.