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To clear up any confusion regarding the COVID-19 update sent March 19, 2020: Physicians (MDs and DOs), Advance Practice Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who are seeing patients virtually either with audiovisual or telephone should use the telemedicine CPT codes, not the telephonic CPT codes. We apologize for the apparent confusion and appreciate your patience as we work through this unprecedented time.
FEP Adds New Policy for Low-Back Pain Imaging Studies
On January 1, 2023, a new policy for low-back pain X-ray imaging studies will go into effect for Federal Employee Program (FEP) members. You should read the upcoming policy change before
ordering an X-ray imaging study for FEP members with a principal diagnosis of uncomplicated lower back pain. You can also read a letter from our Chief Medical Officer Mark Jansen, M.D., who discusses the need for the policy change.