Introduction
Boston Scientific Cardiac Diagnostics (BSC CDx) is a subsidiary of Boston Scientific and a certified independent diagnostic testing facility (IDTF). This document provides Medicare billing guidelines related to purchased technical services under the Anti-Markup Rule for external cardiac monitoring services.
IDTF Services
BSC CDx offers a full portfolio of mobile cardiac health solutions and services, including ambulatory cardiac monitors, cardiac event monitors, and mobile cardiac telemetry. The monitors use a fully integrated, cloud-based platform supported by an IDTF facility.
Billing Guidelines
The document provides guidance on billing for external cardiac monitoring services, including coding options, technical component codes, and professional component codes. It also explains the Anti-Markup Rule and how it applies to physician practices.
Claims Submission
Physician practices must submit two CMS-1500 claim forms to the insurance payer: one for the technical purchased service performed by the IDTF and one for the professional component interpretation.
Manual:
Download: Boston Scientific Cardiac Diagnostics (BSC CDx) Purchased Service Notification FAQ
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