Minnesota SF1497 raises reimbursement rates for long-term ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring services provided by diagnostic testing facilities.

Minnesota SF1497 amends Minnesota Statutes to increase reimbursement rates for long-term ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring services. These services involve providing external cardiac patch monitoring devices to patients for 48 hours or more to detect heart arrhythmias. Effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later, the commissioner must reimburse diagnostic testing facilities at 100 percent of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rate or higher. This change aims to ensure adequate compensation for these critical diagnostic services.

Minnesota SF1497 raises reimbursement rates for long-term ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring services provided by diagnostic testing facilities.

Minnesota SF1497 amends Minnesota Statutes to increase reimbursement rates for long-term ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring services. These services involve providing external cardiac patch monitoring devices to patients for 48 hours or more to detect heart arrhythmias. Effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later, the commissioner must reimburse diagnostic testing facilities at 100 percent of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rate or higher. This change aims to ensure adequate compensation for these critical diagnostic services.