SNMMI NEWS
- March 4, 2021 —
NCCI Implements Some of SNMMI's Proposed Changes to PTP Edits
On March 1, 2021, CMS' National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) implemented several Procedure to Procedure (PTP) edits proposed by SNMMI for several of the new and revised CPT codes. These edits are retroactively effective January 1, 2020. - March 3, 2021 —
SNMMI & Coalition Partners Gather to Discuss the Importance of Providing Access to Advanced Nuclear Imaging Procedures
Today, SNMMI along with the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) and the Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. (CORAR), hosted a virtual briefing with physicians, patients, and industry representatives. Discussions centered on the need to provide patient access to innovative nuclear diagnostics and the growing role of positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT), and nuclear medicine in detecting prostate cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other life-threatening diseases. (Government Relations News) - March 2, 2021 —
SNMMI Journals Unveil New Website and Social Media Sites
In an effort to provide the most up-to-date information to readers and the medical community, SNMMI journals have launched several new features that make it easy to access the latest nuclear medicine and molecular imaging research. (SNMMI News) - March 1, 2021 —
This Month in JNM
In March JNM: Discussion with Hong Wu … FAPI review … Phantom preparation … Nuclear medicine in hyperthyroidism … Melanoma imaging and therapy … Featured: uPAR PET/MRI in prostate cancer … Immuno-PET and response to therapy … and more. (SNMMI News) - March 1, 2021 —
CMS Retires National Non-Coverage Policy for FDG PET Infection and Inflammation
Since 2008, CMS has not covered PET for imaging of infection and inflammation. Now that has changed. (SNMMI News) - February 23, 2021 —
SNMMI & Partners Urge Congress to Waive Budget Neutrality for MPFS Beyond 2021
SNMMI and 74 other organizations urged legislators to consider additional policy options in the year ahead to address shortcomings in physician reimbursement. (Government Relations News) - February 22, 2021 —
CMS Confirms HOPPS Payment Rate Error for CERIANNA™ (Fluoroestradiol F-18) Injection
SNMMI has been working with Zionexa to seek proper Medicare reimbursement for Cerianna, radiolabeled 18F-fluoroestradiol indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for detection of estrogen receptor–positive lesions as an adjunct to biopsy in patients with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer. As of January 2021, the HOPPS published rate for this product is incorrect. - February 16, 2021 —
Molecular Imaging Determines Effectiveness of Novel Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
Molecular imaging can successfully predict response to a novel treatment for ER-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer patients who are resistant to hormonal therapy, according to research published in the February issue of JNM. (Press Releases)
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