Beginning with dates of service on or after May 1, 2019, Empire is updating the facility Body Mass Index (BMI) Reimbursement Policy.   Reimbursement will be based on a review of all comorbidities, diagnosis codes reported, and the facility specific reimbursement methodology for Body Mass Index (BMI) diagnosis codes reported as a secondary clinical condition along with other criteria set forth in our policy.

 

You may review our updated policy dated May 1, 2019 by visiting the by visiting the Reimbursement Policy page at empireblue.com/provider.



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February 2019 Empire Provider Newsletter