Cardiology Question for the Week of May 19, 2025
Bryan Nordley
May 19, 2025
What new payment policy is CMS implementing to support the use of domestically sourced Mo-99 in nuclear cardiology imaging?
What new payment policy is CMS implementing to support the use of domestically sourced Mo-99 in nuclear cardiology imaging?
What are the documentation requirements to bill for hydration?
What is the correct coding approach when percutaneous drainage is performed without leaving an indwelling catheter in place at the end of the procedure?
Can you explain how CMS is addressing reimbursement for high-cost diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear cardiology?
Under what circumstances can code 96376 be reported in conjunction with 96374 or 96375 for IV push administrations?
What steps is CMS taking to improve access to high-cost specialty drugs, particularly for underserved populations served by Indian Health Service and tribal hospitals?
CMS just finalized a policy to pay for non-opioid pain treatments. Why does this matter, especially for heart patients?
Can we bill 36415 for blood returned (or collected) after insertion of IV access and bill as a specimen collection?
What is the difference between oral hydration and intravenous hydration therapy?
What recent change has CMS made regarding Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs), and how does it impact treatment options for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and cardiovascular conditions?
What does the CMS market basket adjustment mean for OPPS payments in 2025?
Why can’t we code 95180 (rapid desensitization) and chemotherapy drug administration codes together when we perform carboplatin desensitization?
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