Advisor HD Grid Mapping Catheter, Sensor Enabled

• 2020 Update on Medicare Reimbursement for Electrophysiology

  This one-hour webcast addresses coding and payment surrounding Electrophysiologic procedures. First, we provide an overview of an EP ablation procedure. Then we discuss 2020 coding and payment for EP ablations, EP studies, and other add on services. Finally, we review common clinical scenarios and how to appropriately report them to Medicare.

The following resources offer Medicare information that are applicable for Advisor HD Grid Mapping Catheter, Sensor Enabled:

• Cardiac Catheterization Performed in Other Than a Hospital Setting

  Provides Medicare guidance on coverage when the procedure is performed in a location other than a hospital.

• CMS Physician Fee Schedule Prospectus

  This guide includes Medicare Physician Payment Rates for cardiovascular procedures. For more detailed information, please refer to the CY Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule on the CMS website.

• CMS Inpatient Reimbursement Prospectus

  This guide provides a summary of the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). It includes information on the Readmission Reductions Program, Value Based Purchasing, and Hospital Inpatient Reimbursement Rates for select cardiovascular DRGs. For more detailed information, please refer to the FY IPPS Final Rule on the CMS website.

• Medicare Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs)
• Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters Articles

  Focusing on coverage, billing, and payment rules for specific provider types, these articles explain national Medicare policy in an easy-to-understand format.

• National Correct Coding Initiatives Edits

  Developed by CMS, the initiative promotes correct coding methodologies to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment.