CMS, CDC, and HHS Seek Public Input on Potential CLIA Updates
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Department of...
White Paper: The in-house vs. outsourced billing questions answered
Most labs answer them as one, and that is what makes the decision expensive. Separating them is what makes it...
CMS Launches IDR Gateway: What Providers Need to Know Before September 15
In late 2026, the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process will transition from single-use web forms to the...
The Rise of CLIA-Related Rejections: What Labs Should Review
Since CMS transitioned CLIA certification to a paperless system in March, TELCOR has noticed an increase in...
Humana Claims Payment Policies
Effective July 1, 2026, Humana will charge a $5.00 administrative fee for Medicare Advantage paper claim submissions.
Stay Compliant with CMS and the New ABN Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an updated version of the Advance Beneficiary Notice of...
Medicare MBI Changes: What Providers Need to Know to Prevent Claim Denials
TELCOR has noticed an increase in “missing/incomplete/invalid patient identifier” denials from Medicare.
Navigate Shifting Reimbursement Criteria for Molecular Testing
At TELCOR, we’ve recently identified a notable shift in how molecular claims specifically associated with CPT code...
Florida Law for Patient Refunds
Recent legislation in Florida now requires patient overpayments to be refunded within 30 days of identification,...
Payer Update for BCBS Nebraska
TELCOR has identified a recent process change with BCBSNebraska impacting payment timelines. As of November 1, 2025,...