The July quarterly I/OCE update from CMS brought few new APCs or edit updates, but did deliver new modifier -L1. Hospitals will use the new modifier to submit outpatient laboratory tests paid under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) in certain circumstances to claim separate payment.
The intent of quality and safety programs is evaluating and monitoring performance and improving results. Organizations develop annual quality and safety plans with measurable objectives that departments adopt and include as integral to their performance improvement plans.
This week’s updates include information on the Statistical Sampling Survey and NCD for cardiac rehabilitation programs. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.
This week’s updates include national coverage determination for cardiac pacemakers and updated to beneficiary signature requirements for ambulance services. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.
