Audiologists gain ground at Wal-Mart.(Audiology in Brief)(Brief Article)

Wal-Mart has notified Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in four states--Alabama, Arkansas, California, and Illinois--that reimbursement claims submitted on behalf of their employees by independently practicing audiologists are not to be routinely denied. In addition, claims that were denied previously now will be reconsidered.

Last fall ASHA alerted Wal-Mart that reimbursement claims submitted by independently practicing audiologists were being denied, while the very same services provided and billed through a physician provider were reimbursed. These denials occurred despite the ...

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