Providers need to be careful when reporting multiple services with status indicator J1 on the same claim, as NCCI logic could result in no payment for any of the reported comprehensive APC (C-APC) services.
Provider-based clinics and departments are increasingly common, but the rules for provider-based billing can often be confusing, especially given recent changes to modifiers and place of service codes.
As providers work to implement policies and regulations introduced by CMS in the 2016 OPPS final rule, they should take some time before January 1 to make sure they’re ready to potentially report modifier –CT (computed tomography services furnished using equipment that does not meet each of the attributes of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association [NEMA] XR-29-2013 standard).
This week’s note is regarding the packaging of laboratory tests. This week’s note from the instructor is written by Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, regulatory specialist for HCPro. Ms. Rinkle is new to the HCPro team, and a nationally recognized Medicare expert. For more information about this exciting addition to the HCPro team, click here.
