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Posting Date: 10/04/2024
[RESOLVED] The Provider Contact Center Is Experiencing Phone Outages for All Lines of Business
[RESOLVED] The Provider Contact Center Is Experiencing Phone Outages for All Lines of Business Our Provider Contact Center Customer Services Representative phone lines were down for all lines of business. Technical support was engaged and the [...]
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Posting Date: 09/06/2023
Influenza Virus Vaccine and Administration
Preventive Services Guide Influenza Virus Vaccine and Administration Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus that causes mild to severe illness. According to the CDC, millions of people get the flu [...]
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Posting Date: 10/07/2024
Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor Overview for Dental Providers
The purpose of this webinar is to introduce dental providers to National Government Services and explain our role as the Medicare Administrative Contractor for Jurisdictions 6 and K. We’ll also share helpful resources related to coverage, [...]
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Posting Date: 02/17/2022
Introduction to Outpatient OT and PT Services
Outpatient OT and PT Services Billing Guide Introduction to Outpatient OT and PT Services Therapy services are a covered benefit in Sections 1861(g), 1861(p), and 1861(ll) of the Act. Therapy services may also be provided incident to the [...]
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Posting Date: 02/08/2022
KX Modifier Threshold
KX Modifier Threshold The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 repealed application of the Medicare outpatient therapy caps but retains the former cap amounts as a threshold above which claims must include the KX modifier as a confirmation that [...]
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Posting Date: 02/17/2022
Annual Update to the Therapy Code List
Annual Update to the Therapy Code List Annual CRs update the list of codes that are described as “sometimes” or “always” therapy services. This will include additions, changes and deletions to the therapy code list. The current and previous [...]
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Posting Date: 02/17/2022
Targeted Medical Review
Targeted Medical Review CMS knows in certain circumstances you may need to treat a patient whose condition exceeds the KX modifier threshold amounts. This is always based on the medical necessity of the patient. If this is the case, you must [...]
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Posting Date: 02/17/2022
Functional Reporting - Using the G Codes
Functional Reporting ‒ Using the G Codes Effective for dates of service on and after 1/1/2019, the functional reporting requirements of reporting the functional limitation nonpayable HCPCS G-codes and severity modifiers on claims for therapy [...]
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