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Posting Date: 09/16/2024
Third Quarter Top Ten EDI Part B Edits
Third Quarter Top Ten EDI Part B Edits Using data analysis we’ve updated the Top Ten EDI Edits for the third quarter. Visit Quarterly Top Ten EDI Part B Edits to view the edits and their description, and learn how you can quickly identify the [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2024
Third Quarter Top Ten EDI Institutional Edits
Third Quarter Top Ten EDI Institutional Edits Using data analysis, we’ve updated the Top Ten EDI Edits for the third quarter. Visit Quarterly Top Ten EDI Institutional Edits to view the edits and their description, and learn how you can [...]
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Posting Date: 01/02/2024
Medicare Part B Final Rule 2024
Medicare Part B Final Rule 2024 CMS announced finalized policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS, and other Medicare Part B topics, effective on or after 1/1/2024. The CY 2024 PFS final rule is one of several final rules that [...]
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Posting Date: 11/07/2022
Who Can Bill for Diabetes Self-Management and Medical Nutrition Therapy?
Who Can Bill for Diabetes Self-Management and Medical Nutrition Therapy? Table of Contents Who Can Bill for Diabetes Self-Management and Medical Nutrition Therapy? Who Can Bill for DSMT Billable Codes for Diabetes Self-Management Training [...]
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Posting Date: 11/07/2022
Common Questions for Diabetes Self-Management Program Accreditation
Common Questions for Diabetes Self-Management Program Accreditation Does my organization need to be accredited to bill for DSMT services? Answer: Yes. In order to bill Medicare for DSMT services, your organization’s DSMT program must be [...]
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Posting Date: 11/07/2022
Medical Nutrition Therapy Tool for Billing
Medical Nutrition Therapy Tool for Billing CMS considers DSMT and MNT complementary services. This means Medicare will cover both DSMT and MNT without decreasing either benefit as long as the referring physician determines that both are [...]
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Posting Date: 06/13/2022
Remote Physiological Monitoring and Cardiovascular Monitoring Service and Billing Information
Remote Physiological Monitoring and Cardiovascular Monitoring Service and Billing Information Table of Contents Remote Physiological Monitoring Services CPT Codes: 99091, 99453, 99454, 99457, 99458 Remote Physiological Monitoring [...]
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Posting Date: 09/17/2024
National Government Services Contractor Advisory Committee Meeting
National Government Services Contractor Advisory Committee Meeting There will be a multi-jurisdictional CAC meeting held on Thursday 10/17/2024 at 3:00-5:00 p.m. ET, 2:00-4:00 p.m. CT. Meeting details can be found on the National Government [...]
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Posting Date: 09/19/2024
Laboratory and Diagnostic Services: Documentation Responsibilities
Laboratory and Diagnostic Services: Documentation Responsibilities When National Government Services is conducting a pre-pay or post-pay review of claims and services, we may request additional documentation. The billing provider must obtain [...]
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Posting Date: 11/01/2021
Global Surgery
Global Surgery Table of Contents Definition of a Global Surgical Package Where can I find the postoperative periods for covered surgical procedures? What services are included in the global surgery payment? What services are not [...]
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Posting Date: 08/10/2023
Duplicate Claim Editing Information
Duplicate Claim Editing Information Part B Duplicate Claim Edit National Government Services implemented a Part B duplicate claim edit in our EDI front-end processing system for Part B providers. Providers are notified that a claim is a [...]
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Posting Date: 10/15/2021
Physician Dialysis Services
Physician Dialysis Services Table of Contents Physician Dialysis Services Monthly Capitation Payment Coding Claim Submission Tips Billing for a Partial Month Documentation Requirements Related Content [...]
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Posting Date: 11/23/2021
Oncology Care Model
Oncology Care Model Note: If you did not register for the CMS OCM during the open application and selection period, then you are not a part of this program. The names of those practices and payers participating in OCM can be found on the OCM [...]
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Posting Date: 11/29/2021
Spinraza (nusinersen) Billing
Spinraza (nusinersen) billing Spinraza (nusinersen) is a medication that was approved in December 2016 by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of all forms of SMA. HCPCS code J2326 - Inj, nusinersen, 0.1mg should be used to report Spinraza. [...]
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Posting Date: 02/22/2023
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy Table of Contents NCD 110.24: Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy: Billing Instructions Overview Billing and coding CAR T-cell therapy for inpatient services Clinical [...]
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Posting Date: 09/19/2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter: September 19, 2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter: September 19, 2024 News Resources & Flexibilities to Assist with the Public Health Emergency in Louisiana Skilled Nursing Facilities: Report Your Expanded Ownership, Management, & Related Party Data [...]
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Posting Date: 09/19/2024
Billing Errors on 2024/2025 Influenza Season Claims
Billing Errors on 2024/2025 Influenza Season Claims The influenza season runs from August 1st of each year until July 31st the following year. Every influenza vaccine is assigned a new NDC each season. This season, some codes no longer have a [...]
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Posting Date: 01/19/2022
Learn About MDPP
Learn About MDPP The MDPP expanded model includes an evidence-based set of services aimed to help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes among Medicare beneficiaries with an indication of prediabetes. MDPP services is available to eligible [...]
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Posting Date: 01/19/2022
Framework for Prevention and Goals
Framework for Prevention and Goals CMS along with the CDC provides a framework for diabetes prevention efforts. It brings together partners from the public and private sectors to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. The MDPP is structured [...]
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Posting Date: 01/19/2022
Delivering a Lifestyle Change for Medicare Beneficiaries
Delivering a Lifestyle Change for Medicare Beneficiaries Providers play a vital role in beneficiary referrals. Although a referral is not required, a provider’s assessment during the AWV or the IPPE is strongly recommended by NGS. Providers [...]
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