decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
Survey: Average number of ICD checks on the increase
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Article Overview
This article reviews survey findings on increased remote follow-up for implantable cardiac defibrillator patients and why practices reported using these services more often. It also places the trend in a Medicare coding context, including the use of existing device check codes and CMS commentary on recall-related monitoring. The piece is relevant to coders, cardiology practices, and revenue cycle staff tracking device follow-up services and payment policy.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand why remote ICD monitoring volumes may be changing and what broader Medicare policy issues are being discussed around device follow-up and reimbursement.
What You Will Learn
- What survey respondents reported about changes in remote ICD check volume.
- What broad factors practices associated with increased device follow-up activity.
- How Medicare reimbursement policy is discussed in relation to remote device checks.
- What the article says about typical annual patterns of device follow-up at practices.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Cardiology billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Cardiology practice administrators
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
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