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ACR Prepares to Submit Rheumatoid Arthritis Alternative Payment Model

From the College  |  August 16, 2019

The ACR will soon submit the updated Rheumatoid Arthritis Alternative Payment Model to the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee for review and feedback.

In Combined Clinic, a Rheumatologist & Dermatologist See Patients Together

Kurt Ullman  |  August 16, 2019

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), scleroderma and lupus often require management input from both rheumatologists and dermatologists. Usually patients see the two specialists separately. Combining both in a single rheumatology/dermatology clinic appointment can improve outcomes and increase both provider and patient satisfaction. “Physicians talk about tearing down silos of care, where each specialist focuses on their part…

Advocates for Arthritis Will Target Step Therapy, Workforce Shortage

From the College  |  August 16, 2019

The 2019 event, to be held Sept. 9-10 in Washington, D.C., will bring together rheumatology professionals and patients to advocate on behalf of the rheumatology community.

Proposed 2020 E/M Codes Include Reimbursement Changes

Susan Bernstein  |  August 16, 2019

Increased reimbursement would reflect value of cognitive care and other time-intensive services provided by rheumatologists.

CMS 2020 Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule Contains Key Changes to MIPS Reporting

From the College  |  August 16, 2019

The CMS 2020 Proposed Rule for the Quality Payment Program, released July 29, contains several key changes relevant to MIPS-eligible clinicians.

CMS Proposes Major Payment Increases for E/M Services

From the College  |  August 1, 2019

CMS estimates that under their proposal, released July 29, rheumatologists would see on average a 15% payment increase, beginning in 2021.

Cigna to Eliminate Consultation Codes

From the College  |  August 1, 2019

Cigna recently announced that they will discontinue payment for consultation codes later this year. As of Oct. 19, 2019, the payer will implement a new policy on Evaluation and Management (R30) that will deny claims billed with CPT codes for consultation services as not valid. Impacted CPT codes are 99241, 99242, 99243, 99244, 99245, 99251,…

Sign Up for RISE to Report for MIPS in 2019

From the College  |  July 18, 2019

Join RISE by Aug. 31 to be ready for 2019 MIPS reporting. The MIPS payment adjustment increases to plus or minus 7 percent this year, so it’s never been more important to make sure you are ready to report your best performance. RISE staff are here to assist you with the submission process so you…

Coding Corner Answer: Interprofessional Consultations

From the College  |  July 18, 2019

Take the challenge. Answer: This is a two-part office visit scenario. The first part of the scenario illustrates the original new patient office visit, and the second portion is for the follow-up, interprofessional telephone consultation with the patient’s ophthalmologist. For the office visit … CPT: 99203 ICD-10: B30.8, M45.5, I73.00 The history was detailed, because…

Coding Corner Question: Interprofessional Consultations

From the College  |  July 18, 2019

A 68-year-old patient reports that her eyes have been itchy and red for approximately one month. She was treated with erythromycin gel on Jan. 10; while the itching did not stop, the redness resolved. She denies any matting and has not used any other type of eye drops. She states there has been no change…

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