Three details:
1. CPT/HCPCS codes that generate ASC and/or APC error codes indicating a service isn’t covered by Medicare won’t be eligible for default payment from Aetna.
2. Aetna’s changes to provider compensation will depend on the Medicare ASC and/or APC payment methodology included in the provider contract.
3. The changes apply to code edits under the ASC and APC payment methodologies and will take effect Nov. 1.
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