Draw up a date-of-service primer for imaging, E/M services to get paid

Why This Topic Matters

Date-of-service mismatches can lead to claim delays, denials, or rework. The article helps readers understand the broad policy areas that affect reporting consistency and where to look for payer-specific guidance.

Article Sections

1. Radiology services: payer-specific date-of-service policies

   Discusses how date-of-service handling may vary for imaging professional services across Medicare contractors and other payers. It also addresses documentation and jurisdictional policy considerations.

2. Pathology and laboratory specimens

   Covers date-of-service treatment for specimen-based services under CMS guidance, including situations where collection and interpretation occur on different dates. It also notes how multi-day specimen collection periods are handled.

3. Chronic care management (CCM)

   Summarizes date-of-service considerations for chronic care management services and distinguishes between different CCM levels and their timing concepts. It emphasizes calendar-month-based service periods.