This reimbursement policy update applies to AETNA Commercial Plans for Texas Medicare, Commercial and IVL exchange networks.
Recently, AETNA expanded their policy for midlevel reimbursement policy- that includes reimbursement at 75% of the negotiated fee or recognized charge for
covered services for the following mid level professionals:
audiologists, genetic counselors, massage therapists, nutritionists, respiratory therapists and registered dietitians
Effective 07/01/2022- AETNA will add reimbursement of 85% of physician market rate, unless otherwise contracted for (nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, physician assistants and clinical nurse specialists) regardless of contract, employment status or place of service (that is, office or facility).
Who and what is not affected?
• Mid-level providers with specific rates in their contract
• Certified registered nurse anesthetists and registered nurse first assistants
• Claims billed with an Assistant Surgery modifier
• Covered DME, orthotics, prosthetics, supplies, drugs, laboratory, radiology services
and immunizations billed by a mid-level practitioner
• Providers contracted through a third party or vendor
Does this change affect the precertification and concurrent management process?
No. Aetna® will continue to make utilization management decisions and send the
appropriate letters and other communications.
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