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The above will be acceptedfrom September 14th up to December 14th, 2020, and allowspractices so submit their patient volume data for evaluation and acceptancebefore attestation.If EPs or a group of EPs have alreadyselected their reporting period and calculated their patient volume prior tothe Medica...

The Office of Managementand Budget (OMB) has approved the ABN, Form CMS-R-131. The deadline for usingthe new ABM has been extended by CMS. The ABN, Form CMS-R-131, and instructionshave been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) forrenewal. Due to COVID-19 concerns, CMShas expanded th...

As of August 17th, MAC's havereopened medical reviews of services provided prior to March 1st,2020.To protect the Medicare Trust Fund againstinappropriate payments, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) are resumingfee-for-service medical review activities. Beginning August 17, the MACs haveres...

For 2021, CMS proposes to expand the numberof procedures that Medicare would pay for in the hospital outpatient setting byeliminating the “Inpatient Only list,” which includes procedures for whichMedicare will only make payment when performed in the hospital inpatientsetting. This proposed change wo...

Despite a global public health crisis, healthcare providers still need to think about Merit-Based incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting. We know it’s been a tough time, and some providers may experience strong difficulties while collecting the information required for MIPS, as well as fitting in...

Since the beginning of this terrible pandemic,healthcare providers have been risking their lives and money to save the country from the modern beast – novel coronavirus COVID-19. Every healthcare professional involved in the saga of saving the people from the virus is a superhero who needs to be rew...

We arepleased to inform you that you can get help during these difficult times!Distribution of funds to Medicaid providers will supply relief to our superheroes without capes.Here'ssome information: On 06/09/2020, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a start of funds release of ar...

Effective June 04,2020, there is new guidance approved by HHS. It specifies details on the additional data which has to be reported to HHS by laboratories along with COVID-19 test results.Which entity isrequired to report the data?All laboratories,testing locations operating as temporary overflow or...

Telehealth. More services are covered. Medicare now pays healthcare providers for more Telehealth services, such as: Initial inpatient and nursing facility visits; Emergency department visits; Initial/subsequent observation service...

Acupuncture is a treatment that involves inserting thin needles through a person's skin at specific points on the body. This type of service is normally performed in the sphere of pain management. Covered or non-covered, acupuncture is a great tool for helping your patients ...

Effective April 2, 2020, and each State Fiscal Year thereafter, all non-exempt Department of Health state funds Medicaid payments will be reduced by 1.5%. All fee-for-service payments will receive a decrease to checks and EFTs for dates of services on or after April 2, 2020, in...

Medicare covers certain COVID-19 laboratory tests, which can be billed by health care facilities and laboratories. The below HCPCS codes are covered for dates of service on or after February 4, 2020. U0001 – “CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-...

On April 30, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued more waivers and rule changes to make your life easier. Here are some main principles of this boost:1) Removing barriers for healthcare providers to be readily hired from the local community or other states;2) Say “No!” to overwhelming...

Providers who have already received the initial, automatic HHS payment may now apply for additional funds.Being a superhero should always pay-off! Effective April 24, HHS has begun distribution ofadditional fundsto Medicare providersimpacted by COVID-19. Providers will need to apply to receive these...

2020 has been quite atough year for everyone on the globe. Coronavirus disaster has an impact onevery working man in every country. From farmers to politicians andbillionaires – there’s hardly even a person worldwide whose business has notyet faced any challenges. This situation looks like a real-li...