decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 7 (July)
Cigna pays for 96110 with E/M
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Article Overview
This article is a short reimbursement update for pediatric practices and coding staff. It discusses a change in Cigna’s payment behavior for developmental screening services when reported with well-visit evaluation and management services, and it places that change in the context of broader managed-care settlement activity involving several major payers and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Why This Topic Matters
The article is relevant to pediatric billers, coders, and practice managers tracking payer reimbursement updates. It highlights an insurer policy shift and related retroactive payment activity that may affect claims handling and compliance monitoring.
What You Will Learn
- What payer policy change is being reported
- Which organizations and settlement activity are associated with the update
- Why the change may matter for pediatric claims processing and reimbursement tracking
- How the update fits into broader managed-care settlement discussions
Who Should Read This
- Pediatricians
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Healthcare compliance staff
- Payer policy analysts
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