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On April 14, 2015, Congress repealed the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) permanently eliminates SGR and provides positive annual payment updates lasting through 2019. Since MACRA significantly changes the way Medicare pays physicians, we have developed a MACRA Resource Page to help educate neurosurgeons about this topic. In addition to our efforts on MACRA, the Coding and Reimbursement Committee is actively involved in bringing or reviewing new or revised CPT codes, is a strong advocate for appropriate valuation of neurosurgical services and neurosurgery’s Rapid Response Team works tirelessly to ensure that third party payors cover necessary neurosurgical services.

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Neurosurgery Urges Novitas to Cover MRgFUS for Essential Tremor

Published: October 9, 2018
SUBJECT: LCD DL35094, Non-coverage for MRgFUS for Essential Tremor Dear Dr. Patterson: The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)and American Society for Stereotactic and Functional […]
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Neurosurgery Sends Letter to CMS Regarding Medicare OPPS ASC Proposed Rule 9.24.18

Published: September 24, 2018
Subject: CMS-1695-P Medicare Program: Calendar Year 2019 Hospital OutpatientProspective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems andQuality Reporting Programs Dear Administrator Verma: On behalf of the American Association of Neurological […]
  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
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Neurosurgery Comments on the Proposed 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Published: September 10, 2018
Subject: CMS-1693-P Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under thePhysician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2019;Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Quality Payment Program; andMedicaid […]
  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
  • Reimbursement and Practice Management
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Neurosurgery Comments on the Proposed 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Published: September 10, 2018
Subject: CMS-1693-P Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under thePhysician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2019;Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Quality Payment Program; andMedicaid […]
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Neurosurgery Comments on CMS Proposed Coverage for VNS for Depression

Published: June 29, 2018
Subject: CMS National Coverage Analysis (NCA) for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) forTreatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) (CAG-00313R2) Dear Ms. Jensen: The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS),and […]
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