A Triumph for Patient Advocacy
I wanted to bring to your attention a significant update regarding Medicare policy changes that represent a triumph for patient advocacy. As of August 29, 2024, Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance (WPS) has updated their Billing and Coding Article for CT Perfusion (0042T).
Previously, Group 2 of the Article – Billing and Coding Category III Codes (A56902) – only included 10 ICD-10 codes for patients who were positive for cerebral infarction on imaging. The recent revision now includes an additional 35 ICD-10 codes. This expansion covers crucial signs and symptoms, such as visual loss, dysphagia, slurred speech, and other essential conditions.
These changes reflect ongoing efforts to ensure that Medicare policies encompass a broader range of symptoms, facilitating better access to necessary diagnostic procedures for patients.
Efforts continue with the Medicare policies to included much needed signs and symptoms.
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Kim Snyder CPC
RCM Consultant
Kim Snyder LLC
[Brashear] [Texas]
706-577-8751
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