This week's Medicare updates include changes to the manual to add in clarification about payment for vaccines at critical access hospitals, updates to the manual pertaining to billing changes from CY 2020 and CY 2021 final rules, and more!
Alysia Minott, CIRCC, CCS, CDIP, explains that CPT coding for complex procedures performed using interventional radiology (IR) can be mastered; the first step is learning how to interpret applicable coding guidelines.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2024 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice, resources on waivers that will end with the PHE in May, a correction to instructions on split-shared billing, and more!
CMS developed the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) to control improper coding and potentially inappropriate payment of Part B services. Review NCCI basics to ensure compliance with the latest coding policies.
With reimbursement gains whittled down by CMS' attempt to remedy unlawful cuts to 340B drug payments, complying with updated Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) policies is key to protecting reimbursement. Take a closer look at CMS' latest policies and ensure your organization is in compliance.