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.
Effective July 1, 2023: Reporting for Discarded Drugs – JW vs JZ Modifiers
Effective July 1, 2023, mandatory reporting of all single-use containers as used (JZ Modifier) or wasted (JW Modifier) amounts must be reported on Part B claims. This is part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements, Drug Waste Accountability Act as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
2023 E/M Updates for Consultation Services
The American Medical Association (AMA) published many changes impacting CPT® E/M codes and guidelines, taking effect Jan. 1, 2023. There are 25 deleted codes and many revisions to codes and guidelines in five code categories.
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.
Prepare for MIPS/MACRA 2023
It’s that time again to make sure your practice is on track for reporting MACRA/MIPS for 2023. Below are some resources to assist you in understanding the MIPS/MACRA requirements for 2023.
2023 Changes to Radiology & IR CPT Codes – Continued
As promised, the following information provides further details for 2023 CPT changes. Be sure to review and share with your practice management team(s) for preparation for January 1st to avoid billing and reimbursement delays.
2023 CMS FEE IMPACT – FINAL MPFS FOR OBL/VEIN CASES
See the FINAL 2023 CMS fee impact for image-guided procedure specialists performing services in Office/OBL (POS 11) and ASC (POS 24) environments.
Sneak Peek for 2023 Changes to Radiology & IR CPT Codes
The intent of this article is to provide updates for 2023 Radiology & IR CPT coding, which may impact your practice’s coding, billing, and reimbursement operations. To avoid unnecessary denials, which can delay reimbursement, review the coding changes below to ensure your Radiology practice is ready to go for patients treated beginning January 1, 2023.