Sterilization Forms Kansas Department of Health and Environment has updated the procedure in which sterilization forms are now being required.  This applies to Amerigroup, Sunflower, UHC Community and traditional KanCare … Continue reading →

This New Year of 2015 once again holds changes in PQRS code submission to Medicare.  Medicare has expired Measure #30, Antibiotic Administration and changed a couple of the codes for … Continue reading →

Beginning January 1, 2015, we all will be seeing changes in how we bill and receive payment for anesthesia services provided for colonoscopies.  Recall, one of the big items of … Continue reading →

2015 Professional Providers Quality-Based Reimbursement Program (QBRP) BCBS KS has released the requirements for the 2015 Professional Providers QBRP.  Attached you will find the program attachment sent by BCBS KS … Continue reading →

62263  Percutaneous lysis of epidural adhesions using solution injection (e.g., hypertonic saline, enzyme) or mechanical means (e.g., catheter) including radiologic localization (includes contrast when administered), multiple adhesiolysis sessions; 2 or … Continue reading →

27096    Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed BCBS of Kansas has updated its policy, limiting how they will pay for … Continue reading →

Nerve Blocks for Peripheral Neuropathy are not considered medically necessary 64450          INJECTION, ANESTHETIC AGENT; OTHER PERIPHERAL NERVE OR BRANCH   Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity … Continue reading →

We want to share with you what we are facing with ICD-10 coming in October.  While is this a very elementary explanation, I hope it compels everyone to begin now … Continue reading →

CMS 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule and SGR Patch Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule on November 27.  … Continue reading →

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