[A New Healthcare Policy in Korea Part 1: Expanded Reimbursement Coverage of Brain MRI, Brain/Neck MRA, and Head and Neck MRI by National Health Insurance].

ABSTRACT: In accordance with the new healthcare policy of government (Moon Jae-In Care) to strengthen health insurance coverage, the National Health Insurance (NHI) coverage of brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), brain/neck MR angiography (MRA), and head and neck MRI have been expanded since 2018 in Korea. This article has been reviewed focusing on the "Detailed matter concerning criteria and method for providing reimbursed services in the NHI. Some revisions" regarding reimbursement for MRI, which was revised from October 2018 to April 2020 and is currently in effect. It included the MRI reimbursement system in Korea, recent adjustment of the reimbursement coverage for patients with headache or dizziness, and reimbursement coverage, standard imaging, and radiologic report of brain MRI, brain/ne

SUBMITTER: Kim E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9431867 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature