decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 11 (November)
Self-referral notice policy eased in 2011 final rule
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Article Overview
This article explains a CMS policy update in the 2011 Physician Fee Schedule final rule that affects how providers disclose alternative suppliers to patients for certain office-based advanced imaging services. It is relevant to physician practices, compliance staff, and coding/reimbursement professionals who need to understand the general disclosure requirements, related documentation expectations, and the scope of the service category addressed by the rule.
Why This Topic Matters
The change affects operational compliance processes for practices furnishing advanced imaging in-office and may alter how patient disclosure notices are prepared and documented.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS changed in the 2011 final rule for self-referral disclosures
- What general patient notice elements are discussed
- What documentation-related considerations are mentioned
- How the article frames the affected service category at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Compliance staff
- Medical coders
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare administrators
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