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ICACTL Raises Patient Radiation Safety Standards
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Reimbursement Alert

Congress passed and President Obama signed into law (December 21, 2009) a provision to delay the scheduled 21.2 percent Medicare physician payment cut until March 1, 2010. The cut was slated to take effect January 1, 2010, due to mandated adjustments in the conversion factor under the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula that governs physician payment. This two-month delay gives Congress the opportunity to address physician payment reform next year. SCCT will be calling on you to contact your lawmakers on this important issue. Watch for grassroots alerts early in the new year. Your voices count most!

Important Changes to ACCF/AHA Clinical Competence Statement on CCT, click here to read more.

CMS Releases Final 2010 Physician Payment Rule, click here to read more.

CMS Releases Final 2010 Hospital Outpatient Payment Rule, click here to read more.



New Category 1 Codes for Cardiac Computed Tomography

In a sentinel achievement for the specialty, SCCT is pleased to announce New Category 1 Codes for Cardiac Computed Tomography. Effective January 1, 2010, there will be 4 new Category 1 codes to report cardiac computed tomography. This accomplishment represents a significant step forward to achieve broader patient access to this proven technology. To read more click here


Health Reform Update - Weiner/Braley Amendment Withdrawn

SCCT Comments to the 2010 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule

To learn how you can help ensure the advancement of the field of cardiovascular CT, please click here.

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Texas Heart Attack Prevention Bill Signed

At the end of June, Governor Rick Perry of Texas signed HB1290, the nation's first preventive cardiovascular screening bill for early detection of coronary artery disease. The legislation, which will take effect on September 1, requires Texas insurers to pay up to $200 for a either a non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan measuring coronary artery calcification, commonly known as a calcium scoring exam, or ultrasonography for measuring carotid intima-media thickness and plaque. Click here for more information.

United Healthcare Revises Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT), Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring and Cardiac CT Angiography Policy

On June 18th, United Healthcare's Medical Technology Assessment Committee approved a revised Medical Policy for Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT), Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring and Cardiac CT Angiography. The policy was posted on the United Healthcare website July 1st and is available for review here.

Changes include
  • Coverage for Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
  • Updates to coverage for Cardiac CT angiography and Cardiac CT
United has also announced accreditation requirements effective fourth quarter 2009. To review the entire article please click here.






SCCT wishes to extend a warm thank you to our partners in cardiovascular computed tomography.


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