Cardiology articles
Cardiology: Avoid denials and appeals -- new dual diagnosis requirements for cardiovascular stress test procedures
First Coast is receiving several appeals of cardiovascular stress test claims that now require dual diagnoses. Please review this article for details on avoiding unnecessary denials and appeals by…
Cardiology: Avoid denials and appeals -- new dual diagnosis requirements for cardiovascular stress test procedures
First Coast is receiving several appeals of cardiovascular stress test claims that now require dual diagnoses. Please review this article for details on avoiding unnecessary denials and appeals by…
POS 19 added for preventive, CR, and ICR services
Change request (CR) 14070, effective June 23, 2025, reflects the addition of POS 19 allowed for preventive services, CR, and ICR services.
Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs
Medicare pays for cardiac rehabilitation (CR), intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR), and pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs if specific criteria are met. This criterion includes coverage…