iRhythm Technologies (NSDQ:IRTC) and other companies pioneering remote external EKG monitoring have scored a significant reimbursement win. The regional Medicare administrative contractor Novitas Solutions has set CPT codes 93243 and 93247 at roughly $223 and $233 respectively — news first reported by analysts this morning. The rates are retroactive to Jan. 1, 2022. “We would […]
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Medicare contractor won’t cover St. Jude Medical’s CardioMEMS heart monitor
A Medicare contractor last week said it would not cover the CardioMEMS implantable heart monitor made by St. Jude Medical (NYSE:STJ), citing the need for more clinical data on the device. Novitas, a Medicare Administrative Contractor that covers patients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and and Washington, D.C., said it […]
