iWellness Exam Prophylactic Testing
Topic: SCODI
Sponsor: Optovue
Updated: 01/28/2020
This FAQ addresses the following:
- What is Optovue’s iWellness scan?
- What is the primary reimbursement issue associated with the Optovue iWellness scan?
- What differentiates covered and noncovered diagnostic tests?
- When a physician utilizes the system for assessing consenting patients, who is responsible for payment?
- If the iWellness scan reveals pathology and additional tests are ordered, would they be covered by insurance?
- What documentation is required in the patient’s medical record?
- What should we tell patients about the iWellness scan?
- May we bill the patient directly for these services?
- How should we track the iWellness scan in our billing system?
- Which diagnosis code is associated with the iWellness scan?
- May we repeat the iWellness Exam test?