UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Changes Radiology Notification Program Policy

The AMCNO has been notified that beginning February 15, 2010, all network physicians including Premium Quality and Cost Efficiency designated physicians will be required to notify UHC prior to scheduling elective out patient advanced imaging procedures. Notification will be required from all ordering physicians for claims beginning with date of service February 15, 2010 and thereafter. For dates of service prior to February 15, 2010, Premium Quality and Cost Efficiency designated physicians are not required to obtain notification. However if the advanced imaging procedure for the patient is required prior to February 15, 2010, but the advanced imaging service is not expected to be rendered until February 15, 2010 or thereafter, UHC recommends obtaining the notification number to ensure accurate claims payment. Physicians participating in UHC should have recently received a letter outlining this policy change. Additional details about the Radiology Notification Program are available on UnitedHealthcare’s physician Web site, www.UnitedHealthcareonline.com  > Clinician Resources > Radiology > Radiology Notification > Reference Materials.