decisionhealth Newsletters, decisionhealth - 2013 Issue 4 (April)
Payment coming through for TCM; watch out for 30-day requirement
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Article Overview
This piece reviews early billing and payment experiences for transitional care management services, along with payer coverage differences and CMS guidance discussed in an open-door provider call and FAQ update. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and practices that need to understand the general compliance issues, timing considerations, and payer-specific variability surrounding this service category.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps practices determine whether transitional care management billing policies, payer coverage, and CMS guidance are relevant to their workflow and claim submission process.
What You Will Learn
- How early claims experience and payer response differed across insurers
- What CMS discussed regarding timing and claim processing for transitional care management
- Which general areas of billing workflow and documentation were emphasized by the article
- How payer policies and CMS updates can affect practice billing decisions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Physician offices
- Compliance teams
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