decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2006 Issue 10 (October)
Are you getting paid for newly covered neurological tests?
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Article Overview
This Find-A-Code article is aimed at coding and billing professionals who need to understand Medicare coverage changes for selected psychological and neuropsychological testing services. It discusses the timing of the coverage update, the role of CMS guidance, the types of claims affected, and the general supervision context that may influence payment. The article is useful for readers checking whether denied claims may be revisited and for those monitoring carrier implementation of the change.
Why This Topic Matters
Coverage updates for diagnostic testing can affect whether claims are paid, denied, or resubmitted, making it important for billing staff and providers to recognize when a payer may be out of step with CMS guidance.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the Medicare coverage update discussed in the article
- Which categories of neurological and psychological testing are addressed
- How CMS guidance and carrier implementation timing relate to payment
- Why supervision requirements may matter for billing these services
- What kinds of denied claims may be reviewed again
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Practice managers
- Physicians
- Neuropsychology and psychology billing staff
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