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Cigna again moves to end PC clinical pathology payments
After holding off on the move during the summer amid significant pushback from pathology and lab advocates, Cigna appears to again be moving forward with its plan to end reimbursement for the professional component of clinical pathology (PC/CP) beginning Nov. 1, 2021.
A new managed care strategy for pathologists
The time has come for a new mindset. No longer should pathology contracts be tied to a draconian Medicare fee schedule hurtling towards the lowest payment possible.
2022 Proposed MPFS: See impact to pathology, labs
Pathologists and independent laboratories will experience a handful of significant payment reductions for key services if CMS adopts changes released Tuesday in the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule.
Cigna to continue paying professional component of clinical pathology
After previously stating its intent to stop paying the professional component of clinical pathology, Cigna has reversed course and will continue paying for these services, according to CAP.
Case study: A/R collection strategy leads to $120k in recovered payments
Recently, Vachette was hired by a laboratory client under new management to review their outstanding accounts receivable (A/R). The goal was to assess the full scope and realistic collectability of their outstanding payments, while at the same time analyzing the...
A path forward as Cigna ends PC clinical pathology payments
Recently, Cigna announced it will longer going to pay for the professional component of clinical pathology (PCCP) beginning July 11. This comes as no surprise; we have seen this coming for the past few years as UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Aetna have made similar moves.
Cigna to cease payment for professional component of clinical pathology
Cigna, one of the last remaining payers that reimburses for the professional component of clinical pathology, will look to officially end that practice this summer, according to an update posted April 12.
Covid vaccine billing FAQ
As the U.S. continues to ramp up its efforts to administer Covid-19 vaccines, many providers have been inquiring about the process for becoming eligible to compliantly bill for vaccines.
With that in mind, the Vachette team has put together a helpful FAQ that covers Medicare payments, how to become a Mass Immunizer, compliant roster billing and more. The full document (PDF) may be downloaded below.
2021 Medicare Fee Schedule boost: See impact to pathology services
As part of the COVID relief and and appropriations package signed into effect Dec. 27, Congress took steps to mitigate significant fee schedule reductions for several specialties that were designed to offset payment boosts for evaluation and management (E/M) services.
Host of recent COVID-19 testing rules seek to complicate reimbursement
CMS now appears to be tightening the reins on spending with new rules ostensibly designed to prevent fraud and abuse – and you can bet commercial payers will soon gladly follow suit.
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