decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 1 (January)
Noridian won’t bundle color flow in 2008
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Article Overview
This short news item is for cardiology coders, billing staff, and compliance professionals tracking Medicare policy changes. It summarizes a Noridian update, references CMS’s 2008 physician fee schedule proposal, and notes the role of specialty society feedback and a forthcoming CPT change discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights a payment-policy clarification that could affect how echocardiography services are reported and reimbursed under Medicare, making it relevant for practices that rely on carrier guidance and CPT updates.
What You Will Learn
- The Medicare carrier update described in the article
- How CMS proposal activity is discussed in relation to echocardiography billing
- Why specialty society input is relevant to coding policy changes
- How a forthcoming CPT update is referenced in the context of color flow reporting
Who Should Read This
- Cardiology coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Compliance teams
- Physician practice managers
- Medical coding educators
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