BSBCAZ plans to drop the provider due to a disagreement over reimbursement, including ASC reimbursement. Abrazo’s demand for increased reimbursement would shift the cost of colonoscopy with biopsy from $1,300 to $2,900, according to the payer.
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A day in the life: 24 statistics on how gastroenterologists spend their time
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona to make network changes; cites colonoscopy cost
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona will drop Abrazo Community Health Network, based in Phoenix, on Dec. 31, unless an agreement can be reached before then.
http://news.sys-con.com/node/3588694
BSBCAZ plans to drop the provider due to a disagreement over reimbursement, including ASC reimbursement. Abrazo’s demand for increased reimbursement would shift the cost of colonoscopy with biopsy from $1,300 to $2,900, according to the payer.
More articles on gastroenterology:
A day in the life: 24 statistics on how gastroenterologists spend their time
https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/a-day-in-the-life-24-statistics-on-how-gastroenterologists-spend-their-time.html
5 most-read GI/endoscopy stories: Week of Nov. 30 – Dec. 4
https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/5-most-read-gi-endoscopy-stories-week-of-nov-30-dec-4.html
FDA clears 5 GI/endoscopy devices in November
https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/fda-clears-5-gi-endoscopy-devices-in-november.html
