CMS to keep CPT code for CV telemetry the same
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed that the technical component of mobile cardiovascular telemetry (CPT Code 93229) remain carrier-priced for calendar year 2011, within its Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule released June 25.
The Proposed Rule release is followed by a public comments period which will culminate in CMS’ Final Rule expected by Nov. 1 for implementation on Jan. 1, 2011.
Joe Capper, president and CEO of CardioNet, which develops ambulatory, continuous outpatient monitoring technologies, commented: “Given our efforts to obtain a national reimbursement rate for CardioNet’s MCOT technology, we are disappointed in CMS’ Proposed Rule. We will work diligently during the public comments period to request that CMS change its recommendation.”
The Proposed Rule release is followed by a public comments period which will culminate in CMS’ Final Rule expected by Nov. 1 for implementation on Jan. 1, 2011.
Joe Capper, president and CEO of CardioNet, which develops ambulatory, continuous outpatient monitoring technologies, commented: “Given our efforts to obtain a national reimbursement rate for CardioNet’s MCOT technology, we are disappointed in CMS’ Proposed Rule. We will work diligently during the public comments period to request that CMS change its recommendation.”