Update on proposed LCD for Transesophageal Echocardiography

Update on proposed LCD for Transesophageal Echocardiography The LCD for Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) was published for comment and presented at an Open Meeting in July 2023. NGS is continuing to assess the provisions in this LCD and [...]

MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 6, 2023

MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 6, 2023     News COVID-19: Updated Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for Patients 12 & Older Posted 10/6/2023

Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services CPT Code 99483

Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services CPT Code 99483 Effective 1/1/2021, Medicare increased payment for these services to $282 (may be geographically adjusted) when provided in an office setting, added these services to the definition of [...]

Mental Health Crisis Help

Mental Health Crisis Help Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, including substance use crisis or thoughts of suicide, can get confidential support 24/7 by calling 988 or visiting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website. View the [...]

Notification of the 2024 Dollar Amount in Controversy Required to Sustain Appeal Rights for an Administrative Law Judge Hearing or Federal District Court Review

Notification of the 2024 Dollar Amount in Controversy Required to Sustain Appeal Rights for an Administrative Law Judge Hearing or Federal District Court Review The amount that must remain in controversy for ALJ hearing requests filed on or [...]

MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 12, 2023

MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 12, 2023     News CMS Roundup (Oct 6, 2023) Protect Your Patients: Give Them a Flu Shot Publications Direct Data Entry: 10-Digit Screen Expansion Medicare Preventive Services — [...]

Let’s Get Ready for The Great American Smokeout on 11/16/2023!

Let’s Get Ready for The Great American Smokeout on 11/16/2023! For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. This yearly event is a call for action, not just for [...]

Electronic Funds Transfer Form and Instructions

Electronic Funds Transfer

Improving Customer Experience in 2021

Improving Customer Experience in 2021We are committed to improving your experience. Each day, we review comments from providers who submit surveys to let us know what is working well and how we can improve. We appreciate your feedback. This is [...]

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

May is National Mental Health Awareness MonthAlthough May is the month of national focus on mental health awareness, it is a daily focus for many dealing with mental health conditions. Integrating behavioral health care with primary care [...]

Reminder: Medicare Part B Voluntary Refunds

Reminder: Medicare Part B Voluntary RefundsProviders submitting voluntary refunds need to be aware that when completing the Part B Voluntary Overpayment Refund Form, additional claim data is required:Complete the Part B Voluntary Overpayment [...]

Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services (CPT 99483)

Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services (CPT 99483)Medicare covers a separate visit for a cognitive assessment if your patient shows signs of cognitive impairment at their annual wellness visit or a routine visit. The cognitive assessment [...]

MACs to Host Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting Regarding Facet Joint and Medial Nerve Branch Procedures

MACs to Host Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting Regarding Facet Joint and Medial Nerve Branch ProceduresThe MACs will host a multi-jurisdictional CAC via Teleconference on 5/28/2020 from 1:00 p.m.‒4:00 p.m. CDT, 2:00 p.m.‒5:00 p.m. [...]

MAC Customer Experience Survey

MAC Customer Experience SurveyWe often receive feedback from our website users who get frustrated because our MCE survey displays before they are done visiting our website. We understand that it’s better for you to finish your visit before you [...]

Hospice Cap Self-Reporting Reminder

Hospice Cap Self-Reporting ReminderThe Hospice Cap Self-Reporting for the 2020 Cap Year (10/1/2019-9/30/2020) is due no later than 3/1/2021. Hospice providers should submit the pro-forma calculation along with supporting documentation and a [...]

New PC-ACE Version Will Soon Be Available

New PC-ACE Version Will Soon Be AvailableA new version PC-ACE Version 4.6.0.100 will be available 6/2/2020 for download from our website. This new PC-ACE version has been updated to include new HCPCS and ICD-10 diagnosis codes for COVID-19. [...]

There's Still Time to Register for the National Government Services Spring 2021 Virtual Conference

There's Still Time to Register for the National Government Services Spring 2021 Virtual ConferenceMedicare 2021: A Journey to a Healthier Future and PartnershipThe National Government Services POE Team's bi-annual virtual conference is [...]

MCReF/PS&R Official Supported Browser to Change on 6/21/2021

MCReF / PS&R Official Supported Browser to Change on 6/21/2021Beginning, Monday, 6/21/2021, the supported browser for MCReF system and PS&R system is changing from IE to Google Chrome. With this change, MCReF and PS&R will no longer [...]

Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting on Amniotic Product Injections for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound

Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting on Amniotic Product Injections for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-WoundNoridian Healthcare Solutions along with CGS Administrators, First Coast Services Options, National Government Services, Novitas [...]