ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2004 Issue 29
COVERAGE: Imaging Crackdown May Require Legislation
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Article Overview
This article discusses proposed changes to Medicare self-referral policy affecting imaging services, with emphasis on Stark II, CMS regulatory limits, and advocacy efforts by the American College of Radiology. It is relevant to physicians, radiology practices, compliance teams, and coding or reimbursement professionals who track federal policy changes affecting diagnostic imaging and designated health services. The piece covers general regulatory issues, agency authority, and possible legislative and payer-level responses.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to Stark II and designated health service policy can affect how imaging services are ordered, referred, and billed. Understanding the scope of CMS authority and related advocacy efforts helps compliance and reimbursement stakeholders monitor potential policy shifts.
What You Will Learn
- How federal self-referral policy can affect diagnostic imaging services
- Why CMS authority may be limited in changing Stark II rules
- What role professional advocacy plays in seeking regulatory or legislative change
- How designated health service policy relates to imaging and nuclear medicine
- Why payer-level policy changes may also be part of the discussion
Who Should Read This
- Radiologists
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance officers
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare attorneys
- Practice administrators
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