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Posting Date: 07/01/2024
The Utilization of the KX Modifier on Dental Claims
The Utilization of the KX Modifier on Dental Claims National Government Services wants to bring to your attention the usage of the KX modifier for the submission of Medicare claims for dental services that are inextricably linked to covered [...]
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Posting Date: 12/03/2024
Rural Tobacco Disparity
Rural Tobacco Disparity Tobacco use and exposure to SHS are major causes of preventable disease, disability and mortality in the United States and are responsible for approximately 480,000 deaths annually; another 16 million people are living [...]
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Posting Date: 12/03/2024
Behavioral Health Telehealth In-Person Requirements
Behavioral Health Telehealth In-Person Requirements National Government Services has been receiving questions regarding the behavioral health telehealth requirement that the initial telehealth service include an in person visit within the [...]
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Posting Date: 12/03/2024
Report a Change of Ownership, Acquisition/Merger or Consolidation
Table of Contents Step 1: Determine You Are in the Right Place Step 2: Understand Type of CHOW Change of Ownership Acquisition/Merger Consolidation CHOW Reminders Step 3: Make Changes via Enrollment Application Change of [...]
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Posting Date: 12/04/2024
Screening for Cardiovascular Disease and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
During this webinar, we'll review the coverage, coding, and billing guidelines for cardiovascular disease (CVD) screening blood tests, intensive behavioral therapy for CVD, and ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm preventive services.
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Posting Date: 12/02/2024
December 2024
In This Issue National Government Services Articles for Part A and Part B Providers Two Weeks to Prepare to Use NGSConnex for Beneficiary Eligibility Information A/B DME MAC Collaborative Lower Limb Orthoses Webinar November is Lung [...]
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Posting Date: 11/21/2024
Incarcerated or Unlawfully Present in the U.S. Claim Rejections (U538H, U538Q)
Incarcerated or Unlawfully Present in the U.S. Claim Rejections (U538H, U538Q) This stringent claim editing process helps ensure that Medicare does not make payments for services rendered to beneficiaries who are not eligible due to being [...]
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Posting Date: 11/25/2024
Termination of the Hospice Benefit Component of the VBID Model on 12/31/2024
Termination of the Hospice Benefit Component of the VBID Model on 12/31/2024 After carefully considering recent feedback about the increasing operational challenges of the Hospice Benefit Component and limited and decreasing participation [...]
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