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Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM) Update: Effective 8/1/26
Date: 05/18/26
Ambetter of Tennessee is committed to continuously evaluating and improving overall Payment Integrity solutions as required by state and federal governing entities. As part of this process, the following changes to existing review criteria will take effect on or after August 1, 2026.
Description of Changes | Lines of Business |
Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM) For the Marketplace product, IONM services must be billed in accordance with CMS-recognized payable codes and applicable CMS billing and payment requirements. Services billed using codes that are not recognized or payable under CMS guidance are not eligible for reimbursement. All the following criteria must be met:
Covered Services:
Non-Covered Services:
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