Workshop on Building a Renal Denervation Program-Reimbursement Pathways, Dr. Jay Giri

Reimbursement Pathways, Dr. Jay Giri

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The video transcript discusses the financial aspects of renal denervation, focusing on procedural reimbursement and the associated costs. It covers the distinction between professional fees and facility fees, explaining how CPT codes and RVUs play a role in determining reimbursement. The shift in cardiology from private practice to health system employment is highlighted. The importance of ambulatory procedure codes (APCs) and their levels for hospital reimbursement is emphasized, particularly for renal denervation procedures. Transitional pass-through payments and future category one CPT codes are also discussed, stressing the need to manage coding and device costs effectively for the viability of the field.

Keywords

renal denervation

reimbursement

CPT codes

ambulatory procedure codes

cardiology employment