United to Require GP Modifier as of July 1, 2019

05/29/2019 United to Require GP Modifier as of July 1, 2019 Beginning July 1, 2019 United Healthcare will require the GP modifier to be appended to any codes that are deemed “Always Therapy” codes according to CMS.  These codes will...

CIGNA-ASHN Class Action Information

05/14/2019CIGNA-ASHN Class Action Information Postcards regarding the $11.75 million settlement of the CIGNA-ASHN class action lawsuit have begun reaching class members.  As such, the ANJC wants to provide what you need to know. Who is included in the Class?...

Diagnosis Code Denials

03/20/2019Diagnosis Code Denials We have been hearing from membership that claims are being rejected for invalid diagnosis codes.  The doctors double check and the codes are in fact current, valid ICD-10 codes.  In all cases I have seen so far, the issue has...

2019 Medicare Fee Schedule

11/28/20182019 Medicare Fee Schedule The 2019 Medicare Part B fee schedule and deductible have been released.   Standard Premium: $135.50 a month  (what the Medicare beneficiary pays/month) Deductible: $185.00 a year (up from $183 last year)...