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Cardiology Tools and Criteria


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Criteria
New and Revised CPT Codes for Cardiac Implantable Devices Effective 1/1/2012- Please be advised that revisions to Cardiac Implantable Codes will become effective 1/1/2012.  The addition of the following CPT codes include: 33221, 33224, 33227, 33228, 33229, 33230, 33231, 33262, 33263, and 33264.  Revisions have been made to the following codes: 33206, 33207, 33208, 33212, 33213, 33214, 33225, 33240, and 33249.  For providers who are required to obtain prior authorization for Cardiac Implantable Devices based on the member‘s health plan benefits, please review the summary analysis of the new and revised CPT codes for 2012 to assist you with the selection process during this transition period.

CareCore Cardiology Criteria V1.1.2012- Effective January 1, 2012
CareCore Cardiology Criteria Wellcare V1.0.2012- Effect April 1, 2012


Announcements
Effective June 15, 2012, Aetna members will need pre-certification for Cardiac Implantable Devices with dates of service on or after June 15, 2012.  If you have questions regarding this program, please view the Aetna Cardiac Implantable Overview.

Cardiology Information Worksheets
Aetna
Cardiac Catheterization Information Worksheet
Cardiac CT Information Worksheet
Cardiac Implantable Device Worksheet
Cardiac MPI, PET, Echo Stress Test Information Worksheet

Cardiac MRI Information Worksheet

HIP
Cardiac Catheterization Information Worksheet
Cardiac CT Information Worksheet
Cardiac MPI, PET, and Echo Stress Test  Information Worksheet
Cardiac Transthoracic Echocardiogram Information Worksheet

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Catheterization Information Worksheet
Cardiac CT Information Worksheet
Cardiac MPI, PET, and Echo Stress Information Worksheet
Cardiac MRI Information Worksheet
Cardiac Transthoracic Echocardiogram Information Worksheet

Neighborhood Health Plan
Cardiac Catheterization Information Worksheet
Cardiac CT Information Worksheet
Cardiac Implantable Device Information Worksheet
Cardiac MPI, PET, and Echo Stress Test Information Worksheet
Cardiac MRI Information Worksheet

Oxford
Cardiac CT Information Worksheet
Cardiac MRI Information Worksheet
Cardiac MPI and PET Information Worksheet

River Valley Health Plan
Cardiac Catheterization Information Worksheet
Cardiac Implantable Device Information Worksheet

Today‘s Options PPO
Cardiac Catheterization Information Worksheet
Cardiac CT Information Worksheet
Cardiac MPI, PET, and Echo Stress Test Information Worksheet
Cardiac MRI Information Worksheet
Cardiac Transthoracic Echocardiogram Information Worksheet

WellCare
Cardiac Catheterization Information Worksheet
Cardiac CT Information Worksheet
Cardiac MPI, PET, and Echo Stress Test Information Worksheet
Cardiac MRI Information Worksheet
Cardiac Transthoracic Echocardiogram Information Worksheet

Tutorials
Online Cardiology Prior Authorization Module
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) Training Module

Helpful Links
Appropriateness Criteria for Cardiovascular Health