decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 9 (September)
CCI withdraws controversial PV policy, but new one also confuses
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Article Overview
This article covers a Medicare coding policy update from the National Correct Coding Initiative involving peripheral vascular intervention reporting, along with the reaction from coding consultants, specialty societies, and compliance experts. It is relevant to cardiology and interventional radiology practices, compliance staff, and coders who need to understand how the policy revision is being interpreted and why the issue remains unsettled.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights a Medicare policy shift that can affect how practices report peripheral vascular procedures and whether they revise past billing practices. It also shows that the issue involves multiple stakeholders and continued scrutiny, making it important for anyone responsible for coding compliance or reimbursement strategy.
What You Will Learn
- The nature of the CCI policy change affecting peripheral vascular interventions
- Why coding professionals and specialty societies disagree about the revised policy
- How Medicare scrutiny and payer policy considerations may affect practice decisions
- Why the issue is considered unresolved by many in the field
Who Should Read This
- Cardiology coders
- Interventional radiology coders
- Compliance managers
- Physician practice administrators
- Reimbursement specialists
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