decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2026 Issue 7 (July)
Anthem policy hits E/Ms billed with imaging as ‘incidental’
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Article Overview
The article covers payer policies affecting claims that pair evaluation and management services with diagnostic imaging, including prepayment review and documentation-related requirements. It discusses developments involving Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare guidance, and is intended for readers tracking medical coding, billing, and compliance changes.
Why This Topic Matters
The policy developments described may affect how practices handle claims involving office visits and diagnostic imaging, making the article relevant to professionals monitoring payer requirements and administrative workflows.
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Anthem isn’t the first payer to review X-rays billed with E/Ms
This section compares Anthem’s policy developments with UnitedHealthcare’s approach to claims involving imaging and evaluation and management services. It also discusses related documentation processes and administrative considerations.
What You Will Learn
- What payer policy developments involving evaluation and management services billed with diagnostic imaging are discussed.
- How the article compares Anthem and UnitedHealthcare policy approaches.
- What Medicare guidance and documentation-related processes the article addresses.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Physician practice billing and revenue cycle staff
- Coding and compliance professionals
- Orthopedic and radiology practice administrators
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