CPC briefs

Why This Topic Matters

The article addresses Medicare coverage and billing policy changes that can affect claims processing, documentation, and reimbursement for cardiology imaging and shared clinician visits. It helps coders, billers, and practice managers identify which services are being discussed and understand that CMS guidance and payment rules are changing.

Article Sections

1. Expanded PET coverage for myocardial viability testing

   Discusses a Medicare program memo related to cardiology imaging coverage and the general timing of updated payment information. It also notes documentation responsibilities and the relationship between PET and SPECT studies in this coverage context.

2. Shared visits involving physicians and non-physician practitioners

   Summarizes a CMS billing policy update affecting office and hospital visits jointly provided by physicians and non-physician practitioners. It describes the general status of the pending change and references the current split-billing framework.