MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 15, 2023

MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 15, 2023     News Inflation Reduction Act Tamps Down on Prescription Drug Price Increases Above Inflation Posted 3/15/2023

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E/M Coding: Medical Decision Making Moderate Point Scoring for Data Elements

Evaluation and Management Coding: Medical Decision Making Moderate Point Scoring for Data Elements On 1/1/2021, CMS approved and issued modifications to E/M coding guidelines that were originally developed and adopted by the AMA. This change [...]

DDE Logon ID and Password Reminders

DDE Logon ID and Password Reminders CMS’ information security policy strictly prohibits the sharing or loaning of Medicare assigned IDs and passwords. Users should take appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure or modification of [...]

Knee Orthosis: A/B and DME Collaborative Presentation

Knee Orthosis: A/B and DME Collaborative Presentation View the A/B and DME Knee Orthosis YouTube video for information on knee orthosis. Posted 3/23/2023

The Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Benefit and Home Health Agencies

Resolved: Home Health Claims Editing for Reason Codes U5210/U5220

Resolved: Home Health Claims Editing for Reason Codes U5210/U5220 Some home health NOAs and claims were incorrectly hitting reason codes U5210 and U5220. These reason codes state there is no Medicare entitlement for the dates of service when [...]

Changes in G2066 Pricing Effective April 1, 2023

Changes in G2066 Pricing Effective April 1, 2023 After reviewing Medicare claims data for G2066 (Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder [...]