Eliminating the previous “coverage with evidence development” requirement allows local MACs to dictate payment for such exams. 

Money was by far the most common reason for seeking extra work, according to a poll of nearly 2,000 docs including radiologists. 

Clarix Imaging has created a “state of the art,” point-of-care platform that allows radiologists to assess surgical specimens in real time. 
 

Under terms of the agreement, the Nashville-based multispecialty group will eliminate 70% of its obligations accumulated prior to filing the bankruptcy petition. 

The alleged kickback scheme spanned nine years, with Cardiac Imaging Inc. paying physicians "excessive fees" to oversee PET scans, the DOJ said.

“We carefully made this decision in light of the horrifying recent events," CEO Erez Meltzer said in a statement issued Oct. 10. 

“Our organizations are strongly opposed to this newest guidance, which further broadens the already significant discretion health plans had," RBMA and others wrote Oct. 9. 

According to CMS estimates, the code would be responsible for 90% of the overall budget neutrality reduction tied to the conversion factor, advocates noted.