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MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, May 5, 2022

COVID-19 Patients Can Get Free Over-the-Counter Tests from Participating Providers


News

  • COVID-19: Patients Can Get Free Over-the-Counter Tests from Participating Providers
  • Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients: Proposed Rule
  • Diabetic Testing Supplies Ordering Guide
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities: Care Compare March Preview Reports Reissued & April Refresh
  • Long-Term Care Hospitals: Care Compare March Preview Reports Reissued & April Refresh
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities: Care Compare April Preview Reports & Refresh
  • May is National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Claims, Pricers, & Codes

  • Outpatient Claims with Reason Code W7120 Returned in Error
  • Eliminating Certificates of Medical Necessity & Durable Medical Equipment Information Forms — January 1, 2023

MLN Matters® Articles

  • Update of Internet Only Manual (IOM), Pub. 100-04, Chapter 15 - Ambulance
  • Update to the Payment for Grandfathered Tribal Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) for Calendar Year (CY) 2022
  • Section 127 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act: Graduate Medical Education (GME) Payment for Rural Track Programs (RTPs)
  • New Waived Tests — Revised
  • Update to Chapter 7, “Home Health Services,” of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub 100-02) — Revised

Publications

  • Medical Record Maintenance & Access Requirements — Revised
  • Medicare Mental Health — Revised

Posted 5/5/2022