Radiology societies ‘alarmed’ by administrative burden, costs posed by new Cigna policy

Medical societies representing radiology and other specialties say they are “alarmed” by the cost and administrative burden posed by a new policy from Cigna.

The Bloomfield, Connecticut-based health insurer recently announced that beginning May 25, it will require the submission of medical office notes when physicians seek payment in certain scenarios. Cigna’s concerns relate to the delivery of additional evaluation and management services delivered on the same day of a procedure or other similar healthcare offering.