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U.S. Reimbursement News & Updates
- Abbott Vascular provides you with these summaries of Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Hospital Outpatient Payment System (OPPS), and Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) updates. The IPPS information is effective for the 2012 fiscal year (October 1 2011 to September 30 2012), and the OPPS and PFS information is effective for the 2012 calendar year (January 1 2012 to December 31 2012).
- Abbott Vascular has partnered with MedLearn, Inc. to present Educational Coding and Reimbursement seminars to customers representing at least two hospitals or physician practice groups. Topics include Peripheral & Carotid Reimbursement, and Coding of Therapeutic Cardiovascular Services. Contact your Abbott Vascular representative today about bringing these live Educational Coding and Reimbursement Seminars to your area.
- Abbott Vascular Reimbursement Hotline – Abbott Vascular has a reimbursement hotline that will provide live representatives to answer calls Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm CST to address customer questions on reimbursement and coding for all Abbott Vascular products. Please contact the Abbott Vascular Reimbursement Hotline by calling 1-800-354-9997 or email Questions@AskAbbottVascular.com.
Links to Reimbursement-Related Websites
Medicare:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Medicare Administrative Contractors, Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries
- Medicare Coverage Database for Local and National Coverage Determinations
- Medicare Regulations and Guidance
- Medicare Learning Network (MLN) - Official CMS Information for Medicare Fee-For-Service Providers
Advocacy:
- American College of Cardiology
- American Hospital Association
- Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)
Last Updated - Feb 2012