tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post1282099227112794398..comments2023-08-21T02:57:37.362-05:00Comments on Dr. Wes: Proof that Cardiologists Are Under PressureDrWeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438019699222125477noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-79326342350424540092008-11-18T08:40:00.000-06:002008-11-18T08:40:00.000-06:00anony 10:55PM:You are correct, but given the relat...anony 10:55PM:<BR/><BR/>You are correct, but given the relatively <A HREF="http://www.theheart.org/article/917275.do" REL="nofollow">negative press</A> (registration required) about MTWA at the AHA, this test might become the next target for cuts by CMS next year...<BR/><BR/>Certainly for cardiologists who already have the equipment, the CMS approval comes at a good time.DrWeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17438019699222125477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-57192818633121994042008-11-17T22:55:00.000-06:002008-11-17T22:55:00.000-06:00CMS will implement the proposed changes to the PE ...CMS will implement the proposed changes to the PE database for Microvolt T-wave alternans (CPT code 93025) to make the clinical labor staff type consistent with the other cardiac stress tests (CPT codes 93015 and 93017), as well as add the specific Microvolt T-wave testing equipment in place of the cardiac stress testing treadmill devices, and revise the time-in-use for the equipment to reflect Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com