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Posting Date: 10/03/2023
Fiscal Intermediary Standard System Direct Data Entry Screen Changes – October 2023
Fiscal Intermediary Standard System Direct Data Entry Screen Changes – October 2023 The October 2023 quarterly system release was implemented on 10/2/2023 and includes the FISS DDE screen changes identified below. CMS issued CR 13138 which [...]
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Posting Date: 11/13/2020
Tip Sheet: Proper Use of Modifier 25
Tip Sheet: Proper Use of Modifier 25 A review of top claim reason codes indicate a steady reoccurrence of claims being returned to provider (RTP) for reason code W7021, when there was a medical visit on same day as a type 'T' or 'S' procedure [...]
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Posting Date: 11/04/2015
Three-Day Qualifying Hospital Stay Required for Medicare-Covered SNF Stay
Three-Day Qualifying Hospital Stay Required for Medicare-Covered SNF Stay Table of Contents Three-Day Qualifying Hospital Stay Required for Medicare-Covered SNF Stay Additional Information Billing Reminders Related Content [Return to [...]
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Posting Date: 10/05/2023
MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 5, 2023
MLN Connects® Newsletter: October 5, 2023 News Administration Moves Forward with Medicare Drug Price Negotiations to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for People with Medicare CMS Requests Public Input on Coverage of [...]
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Posting Date: 10/06/2023
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 [...]
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Posting Date: 10/06/2023
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
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Posting Date: 10/04/2021
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 [...]
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Posting Date: 08/23/2022
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 [...]
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