Aetna E&M Policy | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
May 24, 2019 · Now, I couldn't find Aetna's E/M policy, but I would be very surprised if they decided to deviate too much on that sense. Possible reasons for the denial:-The patient was seen by the same provider at a previous practice, within 3 years-The patient was seen by a similar credentialed provider from the same practice (fairly common denial reason)
Telehealth 2025: The Final Rule - AAPC Knowledge Center
Nov 8, 2024 · Medicare reinstates certain pre-pandemic telehealth policies. COVID-19 public health emergency waivers that applied to Medicare Part B policies for The 2025 PFS final rule is the final word for telehealth services effective Jan. 1, 2025, unless Congress acts.
Telehealth Services After the PHE - AAPC Knowledge Center
May 1, 2023 · Just an FYI to the article from the author: The use of the -93 modifier is currently active, but optional. CMS has stated that the -95 modifier is for Telehealth services through 2024, due to payment parity.
Wiki aetna denials on wax removal - AAPC
Oct 20, 2022 · Sometimes it gets denied but then will go through after appending the 59-mod to it. If the corrected claim gets denied, then I submit an appeal with medical records; but lately even with the appeal it's been getting denied. It's a hit or miss. If all else fails, I call Aetna directly and have them send it back to be reviewed.
95165 and Aetna | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Jul 2, 2013 · Can you please share me the Aetna Insurance policy details, which state we can only bill 120 units for 95165 in a 365-day period or 30 every 3 months but found this for Allergy test but no information about serum mix. Number: 0038 (Replaces CPB 326) 0038-Allergy Testing and Allergy Immunotherapy; Thank you.
Wiki AETNA DENIALS MAINLY WITH W BEGINNING OF ID# - AAPC
Oct 5, 2021 · Hello All, We are getting denials for the codes 99203-99205 outpatient office/hosp. and 99221-99223 inpatient, Aetna is stating they only pay 1 provider of this group of codes per patient per day across all providers.
Wiki Seriously, Aetna? I don't think so. - AAPC
Nov 1, 2011 · Due to the fact that we have several patients who have Aetna, in addition to Medicare, and/or other primary/supplemental payers (whose policies and protocol are based on logical, and widely-accepted rationale); and, due to the fact that it would be unreasonable to employ special billing practices that are both unnecessary, and grossly incorrect ...
99221-99223 denials | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Aug 9, 2019 · We had a claim for 99222 that was denied by Aetna since another provider had billed for it first. We are the attending physician (and was the one who asked for a consult with the other provider) so I appended the modifier -AI, sent in the corrected claim with reconsideration form but they still denied it.
Wiki CPT 81003 inclusvie denieal from Aetna. - AAPC
Nov 11, 2017 · Aetna insurance frequently denying CPT 81003 or 81002 charges as inclusive with E&M service (99201-99395). Initially I tried with modifier “25” to E&M, after that I even tried with an appeal, but no use, it denied as inclusive again. In this case I need clarification that, is there any payer policy in Aetna website regarding this.
AETNA CONSULTS | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Nov 4, 2021 · I called Aetna and was told they pay the first provider that sends in their claim with this code no matter how many consulting doctors there are. I know they do not recognize consult codes 99243, 99244, and 99245 and the admitting doctor should add the AI modifier to the 99221, 99222, or 99223.