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2005 Archive
(11/28/2005)Network Bulletin News Supplement - 2005 Annual Summary of Quality Improvement Initiatives  
(11/20/2005)Network Bulletin - November 2005  
Appropriate use of modifier 52; After Hours and Weekend Care; OB anesthesia claims; Claims reprocessing for site of service market standard fee schedules; EPS; CME credit for Medicare Part D; RX half-tablet program; Continuity of care b/w ER and PCP; '06 PDL changes; Patient Personal Health Summary; Market stnd fee sched and contract templates; View fee sched online; NPI Update; Definity Health plans for physician groups; Summary of quality improvement initiatives.
(09/20/2005)Network Bulletin - September 2005  
Interventional radiology policy; Laboratory rebundling policy (modifier 90 and CPT 86593); Multiple procedure policy; Professional/technical policy; Revisions to the IV conscious sedation policy; Anesthesia policy revisions; Anesthesia policy procedural and pain mgmt codes added; Supply reimbursement policy; Timely filing reminder for New Jersey; Reporting for CRNA services; 'Ask Me 3" program; Diabetic retinopathy services; Coding tips; Medicare Part D resources; Prescription drug list changes; Eliminating dangerous abbreviations.
(07/20/2005)Network Bulletin - July 2005  
Laboratory Services issue and policy change; Supply reimbursement for surgical trays, lacrimal duct implants and non-reimbursable supplies; Unusual services policy; Diagnostic Testing payment process for non-participating claims; EPS; Office tools for managing diabetic patients; Pharmacy benefit change for insulin and test strips; Childhood immunization coverage; Coding guidelines for antidepressants and initial OB exam; Patient safety campaign; Enrollee information; VETSS self-service features; Medicare Part D materials; NPI applications; Physician notification protocol changes.
(05/20/2005)Network Bulletin - May 2005  
Laboratory services in Place of Service (POS) 24; Radiologic interpretation reported on same day as an E/M service; Coding guidelines for global OB care; Preventive Medicine policy; Telemedicine policy; Therapeutic Injection policy; iPlan HRA medical claim reimbursement; Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy; Prescription Drug List changes; Pharmacy benefit exclusions; UnitedHealthcare participates in the Leadership Project.
(03/20/2005)Network Bulletin - March 2005  
2005 Immunization administrative codes; Electronic claims requiring supporting documentation; Request for Consideration claim adjustment process; Common CPT coding errors; Understanding iPlan claims submission and collection; hs-CRP laboratory test now approved and reimbursed; Referrals to network outpatient diagnostic services; 05/06 Administrative Guide; Notification for non-surgical treatment of certain cancer diagnoses; FDA issues warning on Strattera.
(01/20/2005)Network Bulletin - January 2005  
Laboratory Rebundling, Preventive Medicine code changes; Care Plan Oversight;; Coding guidelines for OB care; Multiple Procedure Policy; Reprocessing anesthesia claims; Overpayment recovery vendors; Payment process for non-par claims; Physician notification protocol changes; Referrals for outpatient diagnostic services; CLIA; Use of antidepressants in children and adolescents; Administrative Guide; National Provider Identification Enumeration.