With extensive CPT coding changes on the horizon for all aspects of maternity care, revenue cycle professionals should review key updates for prenatal services.
Review ICD-10-PCS updates that take effect in October, including changes to the Medical and Surgical, Administration, Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance, and Imaging sections.
In the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D rate announcement, CMS highlighted risk adjustment accuracy, payment integrity, and accountability for diagnoses that drive reimbursement.
CMS recently launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, a short-term demonstration that provides eligible Part D beneficiaries with access to certain glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP-1) drugs for $50 per month.