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Posting Date: 10/31/2019
GT Modifier
GT Modifier Effective 10/01/2018, the GT modifier (via interactive audio and video telecommunications systems) is only required on institutional claims for distant site services billed under CAH Method II (claim type 085X). The GT modifier is [...]
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Posting Date: 10/31/2019
Clarification of Telehealth for DSMT
Clarification of Telehealth for DSMT Individual and group DSMT services may be paid as a Medicare telehealth service. Effective for claims with dates of service on and after 1/1/2019, Medicare allows all ten hours of the initial DSMT training [...]
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Posting Date: 10/31/2019
ESRD-Related Services as a Telehealth Service
ESRD-Related Services as a Telehealth Service Effective for DOS on/after 1/1/2019, renal dialysis facilities and the homes of ESRD beneficiaries receiving home dialysis may be originating sites and will not apply originating site geographic [...]
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Posting Date: 04/19/2022
Ambulatory Surgical Center Pass-Through Devices
Ambulatory Surgical Center Pass-Through Devices What is a Pass-Through Device? Pass-through status is determined for newly FDA-approved drug and device products on an individual basis. Drugs and devices qualifying for pass-through status [...]
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Posting Date: 09/14/2023
MLN Connects® Newsletter: COVID-19: Updated mRNA Vaccines for Patients 6 Months & Older – September 14, 2023
MLN Connects® Newsletter: COVID-19: Updated mRNA Vaccines for Patients 6 Months & Older – September 14, 2023 News COVID-19: Updated mRNA Vaccines for Patients 6 Months & Older Posted 9/14/2023
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Posting Date: 09/15/2023
New YouTube Video: Surgical Dressings and Supplies: Part A/B and DME Collaborative Presentation
New YouTube Video: Surgical Dressings and Supplies: Part A/B and DME Collaborative Presentation The Part A/B and DME MACs are offering a YouTube video on Surgical Dressings and Supplies. This video offers information on the coverage criteria [...]
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Posting Date: 12/09/2022
Interested in Becoming a Home Health or Hospice Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group Member?
Interested in Becoming a Home Health or Hospice Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group Member? Are you someone who would be interested in helping shape the education provided by your MAC? We want to hear from you! Join us to [...]
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Posting Date: 09/08/2023
Don’t Let Your Flu Vaccination Claims Deny!
Don’t Let Your Flu Vaccination Claims Deny! The 2023-2024 flu vaccine season has begun. At the beginning of each flu season, National Government Services sees an increase in claim denial volume for flu vaccinations. This notice is being [...]
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Posting Date: 09/14/2023
Save the Dates! National Government Services Fall 2023 Virtual Conference for Part B Providers
Save the Dates! National Government Services Fall 2023 Virtual Conference for Part B Providers Understanding Medicare Compliance 11/6/2023-11/8/2023 We’re excited to announce our Medicare Part B 2023 Fall Virtual Conference! This three-day [...]
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Posting Date: 07/25/2023
Attention all OPPS Providers: Provider-Based Department Edits Being Implemented on/after 8/1/2023
Attention All OPPS Providers: Provider-Based Department Table of Contents Edits Being Implemented on/after 8/1/2023 Reason Code 34977: Practice address issue Reason Code 34978: PO and/or PN modifier missing Reason Code 34984: ER [...]
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