| Reimbursement Policy | Revision |
|---|---|
| Updated coding section with instruction to reference CMS Physician Fee Schedule and removed coding grid. No change to policy intent. | |
| Radiology Services (PDF) | Updated coding section with instruction to reference CMS Physician Fee Schedule and removed coding grid. No change to policy intent. |
| Services Bundled Inpatient Outpatient (PDF) | Added verbiage to Reimbursement guidelines section to clarify inpatient reimbursement being considered all-inclusive. Clarified Rationale section. MD Approved. Clarification added to Routine Surgical grid “Skin closure devices” and “Surgical Clips and Staplers“. Clarification added to Routine Respiratory “PEP instruction and/or therapy”. No change to policy intent. |
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