Nicole Carlson, CCA - Oncology Hematology Associates of Saginaw Valley
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Assistant surgeon services update (Page 6)
Claim and Code Review Program (CCRP) update (Page 6)
NCCI for outpatient facility (Page 8)
Immunization and vaccine coding update (Page 9)
Changes to commercial drug lists begin on April 1. Find out about drug list changes and how to request drug prior authorizations. (Pages 9-10)
Important pharmacy updates: Read the updates for Medicare, Medicare Part B step therapy and commercial. (Page 10)
Telemedicine coverage clarification (Page 11)
Now available: Use our virtual assistant to check precertification requirements. By calling the phone numbers you already use, you can get details about the requirements. (Page 24)
Now you can send electronic claims attachments using a new secure solution. Get paid faster and save money by submitting claims attachments electronically. (Page 25)
Update to Timely Notification of Hospital Admissions Payment Policy: Beginning December 1, 2023, notify us of all inpatient admissions, including those through the emergency department, within two business days of the admission (Page 27)
Somatic tumor profiling made simpler. Use Aetna® preferred labs for better service and quality. (Page 28)
New wig benefit for all Aetna Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in 2024. The supplemental benefit is for hair loss as a result of chemotherapy, and you bill Aetna® using code A9282. (Page 45)