decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
National_Coverage_Determinations_Manual / TRANSILLUMINATION_LIGHT_SCANNING,_OR_DIAPHANOGRAPHY_–_NOT_COVERED
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This Medicare coverage article addresses a breast imaging-related technology and explains why it is not covered under the cited coverage policy. It is relevant to clinicians, coders, and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the National Coverage Determinations Manual and the status of this procedure for reimbursement and compliance purposes.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding coverage status helps providers and billing teams avoid claims for services that are not payable under the applicable Medicare policy and recognize when a technology remains outside covered benefit guidance.
What You Will Learn
- The policy topic covered by the Medicare manual entry
- The general coverage status of transillumination light scanning/diaphanography
- Why the technology is addressed in relation to breast disease detection
- How this guidance fits into Medicare coverage policy review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare providers
- Revenue cycle teams
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com