What is managed care

Managed CareManaged care is a complex system that involves the active coordination of, and the arrangement for, the provision of health services and coverage of health benefits. The most common types of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) include Health Maintenance...

CPT 99241 – 99245 consultation update

Consultation Code Update – UnitedHealthcare For UnitedHealthcare commercial plans, there will be no change in reimbursement for CPT codes 99241-99245 and 99251-99255 at this time. Physicians may continue to submit claims for theseservices, and will be reimbursed...

Medicare part – B premium

Medicare Part B Premium Costs in 2010The Part B premium is increased each year, if necessary, to fund about 25% of theprojected cost of Part B. In 2010, most people will continue to pay the 2009 Part Bpremium of $96.40, even though the 2010 standard monthly Part B...