The January 2014 quarterly I/OCE update included nearly 400 new HCPCS Level II codes, but the most significant changes for providers may center on relatively few codes, as a result of modifications CMS made in the 2014 OPPS final rule.
CMS has been making it clear over the years that packaging would become a larger and larger part of OPPS, and in calendar year (CY) 2014 CMS made good on this.
In this week’s note, we will take a closer look at RUN transmittal R2845CP and related MLN Matters Article MM8572. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.
Last week, CMS released MLN Matters article MM8572 with billing instructions for laboratory services paid under either OPPS or the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS). Prior to this guidance, I had received several questions from clients and past students regarding rural sole community hospital (SCH) add-on payments for lab services. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.
