News: Overview
In this section is current information on pediatric issues in the nation and Tennessee. Please select from the menu at left, or from the stories below:
CMS will reinstate RVUs for 96110
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) modified the active status of code 96110 and did not include relative value units (RVUs) in the 2012 Medicare RBRVS Physician Fee Schedule based on the change in the description of the code from “testing” to “screening”. Medicare does not routinely pay for screening services.
After an open comment period, at the request of Medicaid and other stakeholders, CMS issued an informational bulletin on December 29th, 2011, stating they will publish RVUs for 96110 and the payment rate will be based on 0.28 total Relative Value Units. Please click here to read the bulletin in its entirety.
Providers should continue to report 96110 for developmental/behavioral screening and monitor payer activity to ensure proper payment for 96110. For more information contact Janet Smith, TNAAP Coding Educator, at 615-672-1355 or janet.smith@tnaap.org.
2012 ICD-9-CM Coding Updates Now Available (Posted October 13, 2011)
Reporting Infant Deaths to Newborn Screening Program (Posted August 10, 2011)
Southeast Pediatric Board Review ONLINE Course offered through Levine Children's Hospital (Posted July 6, 2011)
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Associates is now recruiting pediatricians and pediatric emergency physicians for Chattanooga (Posted June 7, 2011)
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Associates is now recruiting pediatricians and pediatric emergency physicians for Chattanooga (Posted April 4, 2011)
This is an excellent opportunity to live in beautiful Chattanooga and join a private, well-established group of pediatric emergency medicine physicians ...Alabama AAP 2011 Spring Meeting and Pediatric Update (Posted Mar. 15, 2011)
The Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics will host its 2011 SPRING MEETING & PEDIATRIC UPDATE on April 28 - May 1 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach in Destin, FL...Medical Home Pilot Project and Learning Series Webinar (Nov. 17, 2010)
On Wednesday, November 17, 2010, TNAAP launched the Medical Home Pilot Project and Learning Series with an hour-long introductory webinar. Michael Warren, MD, Director of the Governor’s Office of Children’s Care Coordination and Deanna Bell, MD, Medical Director of Mercy Children’s Clinic in Franklin, TN were the presenters...New Reimbursement Policy for FluMist (Updated Oct. 31, 2010)
TNAAP is pleased to announce that our Pediatric Council has been successful in convincing CoverKids and BCBS of Tennessee to change their reimbursement policy for FluMist – now effective Nov. 1, 2010...Open Door Forum on the CMS EHR Incentive Program Set for November 17th, 2010 (Posted Oct 30, 2010)
The Atlanta Regional Office for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will be conducting an open door forum on the CMS EHR Incentive Program...TennCare Receives Federal Approval to Move Forward with Provider Incentive Program (Oct 20, 2010)
TennCare officials announced today that Tennessee received federal approval to move forward with the Bureau’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) provider incentive program...TNAAP Offers Help with Preventive Health Documentation for EHRs (Oct 19, 2010)
TNAAP offers in-office consultations to review your individual EHR to ensure compliance with EPSDT requirements...National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 24-30
Oct. 24-30 is designated as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and MTSU’s Tennessee Alliance for Lead-safe Kids program wants people across the state to know the risks and take precautions...New TN School/Pre-School Immunization Requirements (March 2, 2010)
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has adopted new immunization requirements for child care and school entry and is introducing a new Tennessee Certificate of Immunization...NPT Reports: Children's Health Crisis (February 25, 2010)
The first episode of a seven-part series, hosted by Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, examines the health of children in Tennessee and includes appearances by several TNAAP members...Further Update on AmeriChoice Recoupment Efforts (December 23, 2009)
As a result of feedback from providers and provider organizations, including TNAAP, AmeriChoice has suspended their recovery effort launched in late 2009. Providers should disregard notices of recovery from Johnson and Rountree...TDH Providing Antivirals for High Risk Uninsured and Under-insured
Medical providers are being asked to participate by screening individuals for insurance coverage and to designate “TDH stockpile” on prescriptions...Federal Health Care Reform Update
Your national AAP is keeping track of the Federal Health Care Reform debate...FTC's Red Flags Rule Delayed Yet Again Until June 1, 2010
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed the compliance deadline...TNAAP Wins Two Awards of Excellence
In July, 2009, TNAAP received two Awards of Excellence from the Tennessee Society of Association Executives.TNAAP was recognized for both our newsletters and our new web site!
ALERT! H1N1 Coding Update
As of September 29, 2009 there is a new CPT vaccine administration code for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine. It is to be used for ALL H1N1 vaccines administered...Update in Acute and Emergency Care Pediatrics Conference
Make plans to join us at the 8th annual Update in Acute & Emergency Care Pediatrics Conference on October 23 - 24, 2009 in Chattanooga...Second Annual Child Health Week Comes to Tennessee
Governor Bredesen has declared that October 5-11, 2009 will be Child Health Week in Tennessee. Sponsored annually by the Governor’s Office of Children’s Care Coordination...TNAAP’s Annual Awards Event was held on Saturday, September 26, 2009
Pediatricians from across Tennessee were honored for the contributions they made to the children they treat, the families they serve, and the communities in which they live...Get to Know Your AAP 2009 President-Elect Candidates
Make an informed choice. Find out who your next AAP president could be...TNAAP's 2009 Pediatric Practice Manager Conference was a Success
"Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a More Successful Pediatric Practice" was the theme for this year's PM conference. It was specifically designed to help practice managers (and their office staff) deal with the special challenges that are part of running a pediatric practice in Tennessee...FAQ's About the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Questions answered about the impact of the incentives available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to support the adoption of health information technology…AAP Develops Letter to Address Developmental Screening Recommendations for Insurance Carriers
In response to insurance companies limiting the number of developmental screenings reported with CPT code 96110, the AAP has developed a letter addressed to medical directors on behalf of pediatricians. This letter can be downloaded from our website...Official Immunization Certificate Law Reminder
Official Immunization Certificate required by law for enrollment in schools and preschools -requires documentation on certificate (not attached to form)...TNAAP's New Face
Welcome to the new design of TNAAP's web site! We hope you find it more informative and easier to navigate. We also have other new designs and publications…TNAAP speaks out on potential elimination of regional perinatal center grants
TNAAP's President sends letter to TennCare to fund the perinatal centers...TNAAP helps stop closure of UT Speech and Hearing Center in Knoxville
The UT Speech and Hearing Center in Knoxville narrowly escaped being discontinued last fall...
