News & Analysis

February 1, 2016
Briefings on APCs

Per CPT1, modifier -52 is used when a service or procedure is partially reduced or eliminated at the provider's discretion. Such a situation is identified by using the service's usual HCPCS/CPT code and adding modifier -52, signifying that the service is reduced.

January 27, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include a technology assessment regarding treatment of degenerative joint disease with hyaluronic acid; a final notice of modification and termination of OIG Advisory Opinion 08-17; and more!

January 27, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week we will continue our discussion on several Medicare processes involving changes to claims as originally submitted and/or adjudicated. We will review the five-level Medicare appeals process (Appeals Process) and the relationship of that process to claim adjustments (Adjustments) and reopenings (Reopenings).

January 27, 2016
Medicare Insider

There are no new Recovery Auditor issues this week.

January 21, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about recent manual updates for rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers.

January 20, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include a fact sheet about the Accountable Care Organization Investment Model; fact sheets regarding the Medicare Shared Savings Program; and more!

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