CMS revised MLN Matters Article MM12027 on International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) and Other Coding Revisions to National Coverage Determination (NCDs)--April 2021 (PDF) to update the release date, transmittal number, [...]
Labs performing genetic testing and billing CPT codes 81162-81167, 81212, 81215-81217, 81432-81433 need to be aware of revision so billing correctly and compliantly. For more information, please contact Marketing, 402-489-1207. [...]
To further support clinicians during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the deadline for COVID-19 related 2020 Merit-based Incentive Payment System [...]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a new and transformative voluntary payment model that builds on CMS’ focus to deliver Medicare beneficiaries value through better care and improved [...]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Scammers are using telemarketing calls, [...]
It is important to have the most up-to-date coding loaded in the system to process medical claims and reduce denial rates. With COVID-19 continuing to spread, the number of claims [...]
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, CDC updated the “How to Report COVID-19 Laboratory Data” Web page to include COVID-19 resources for laboratories, as well as updates to the frequently asked [...]
Following encouraging news that multiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates have shown greater than 94% efficacy and may receive FDA emergency use authorization in the coming weeks, NILA has compiled resources to [...]
Effective Jan. 1, 2022, claims for most laboratory test services must contain your laboratory’s unique test code for each service. Additionally, each test code submitted on a claim must match [...]
Palmetto GBA, which is a MAC for Jurisdiction M (covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia) released their updated COVID-19 pricing for Part B Medicare. TELCOR customers in [...]