RESOURCES FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND DEVICE MONITORING CARDIAC RHYTHM AND HEART FAILURE

2019 REIMBURSEMENT CHANGES FOR SUBCUTANEOUS CARDIAC RHYTHM MONITORS

Review information about 2019 changes to coding and payment for implantable loop recorders (ILRs), also known as subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitoring devices.

pdf Coding & Payment Overview: Diagnostics (.pdf)

Provides new CPT codes for insertion/removal and 2019 payment in all sites of service for insertion/removal/monitoring for subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitoring devices.

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Provides new CPT codes for insertion/removal and 2019 payment in all sites of service for insertion/removal/monitoring for subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitoring devices.
pdf CRHF Coding Corner: CPT Changes for Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitors (.pdf)

An in-depth look at CPT changes — including frequently asked questions — for reporting insertion/removal of subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitoring devices beginning January 1, 2019.

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An in-depth look at CPT changes — including frequently asked questions — for reporting insertion/removal of subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitoring devices beginning 1/1/2019.

RECORDED WEBEX PRESENTATION

mp4 Watch the Webinar: 2019 Reimbursement Changes for Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitors (.mp4)

Listen to an overview of the 2019 reimbursement changes for subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitors via a short, recorded presentation (12 minutes).

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pdf Download the Slides: 2019 Reimbursement Changes for Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitors (.pdf)

Review slides from the recorded WebEx overview of the 2019 reimbursement changes for subcutaenous cardiac rhythm monitors.

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Slides from the recorded WebEx overview of the 2019 reimbursement changes for subcutaenous cardiac rhythm monitors.

SUBCUTANEOUS CARDIAC RHYTHM MONITORS

pdf FAQ: Reveal LINQ (.pdf)

Review answers to the most common reimbursement questions received by our Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure Reimbursement Services Team regarding insertion, removal, and monitoring of subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitoring devices.

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Frequently asked reimbursement questions for Medtronic subcutaneous cardiac monitors
pdf Prior Authorization Information: Reveal LINQ (.pdf)

Examine a simplified version of the prior authorization process for your convenience, including documentation considerations specific to Reveal LINQ devices.

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Prior authorization documentation for Reveal LINQ
pdf Referral Form: Reveal LINQ (.pdf)

Access this resource to help gather pertinent information from a referring physician prior to the insertion of a Reveal LINQ device.

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Referral form for Medtronic Reveal LINQ device

CARDIAC DEVICE MONITORING

pdf Coding & Payment Overview: Patient Monitoring and Diagnostics (.pdf)

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Commonly billed codes and associated Medicare rates for cardiac rhythm and heart failure (CRHF) diagnostics
pdf Coding for Cardiac Device Monitoring Services: Hospital (.pdf)

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Hospital cardiac device monitoring services for cardiac rhythm and heart failure (CRHF).
pdf Coding for Cardiac Device Monitoring Services: Physician (.pdf)

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Physician cardiac device monitoring services for cardiac rhythm and heart failure (CRHF).
pdf FAQ: FocusOn Monitoring Service (.pdf)

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FocusOn Monitoring Service frequently asked reimbursement questions
pdf Physician Medicare RVUs: Cardiac Device Follow-Up Procedures (.pdf)

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Medicare physician relative value units (RVU) for cardiac rhythm and heart failure (CRHF) cardiac device follow-up procedures
pdf Physician Medicare RVUs: Patient Monitoring and Diagnostic Procedures (.pdf)

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Medicare physician relative value units (RVU) for Reveal LINQ ICM and other related diagnostic procedures