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.
This week’s updates include a new influenza virus vaccine code; an MLN Matters article regarding selecting home health claims for Probe and Educate Review; and more!
