April 21, 2021 – HRS has been in communication with industry regarding Novitas’, a Medicare Administrative Contractor’s, payment levels for the new CPT codes for External Extended Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring. HRS and ACC submitted a letter to Novitas noting concerns related to the MAC’s plan.
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- Coding
- Reimbursement
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