In This Issue

National Government Services Articles for Part A and Part B Providers

• LCD, Billing and Coding Article Updates for March 2023
• Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy Billing Instructions
• April 2023 Release "Dark Days" for the Common Working File Hosts
• New Local Coverage Determination for Sacroiliac Joint Injections and Procedures
• New Service Added to the Hospital Outpatient Department Prior Authorization Program
• 2023 Evaluation and Management Services – Prolonged Services
• National Government Services Proposed LCDs For Comment
• End of Public Health Emergency Brings Change
• 2022 Calendar Year 1099 Form Information
• Steps for Success in a Targeted Probe and Educate Review
• Prior Authorization Outpatient Department Self-Service Inquiry Tools

National Government Services Articles for Part A Providers

• Billing Overlap/Dispute Resolution Process Effective 3/1/2023

National Government Services Articles for Part B Providers

• Important Steps When Responding to Additional Development Response Letters
• Changing Diagnosis Codes on Previously Processed Claims
• CMS Updates to Clinical Lab Fee Schedule for 2023 Reminder

National Government Services Articles for Home Health and Hospice Providers

• Hospice Cap Self-Reporting Reminder for the 2022 Cap Year

CMS MLN Connects® Weekly Provider eNews

• MLN Connects® Special Edition for Monday, February 27, 2023
• MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, February 23, 2023
• MLN Connects^® Special Edition for Thursday, February 23, 2023
• MLN Connects^® Newsletter for Thursday, February 16, 2023
• MLN Connects^® Newsletter for Thursday, February 9, 2023
• MLN Connects^® Special Edition for Thursday, February 9, 2023
• MLN Connects^® Newsletter for Thursday, February 2, 2023

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