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Posting Date: 05/27/2021
May 2021 LCD Updates
May 2021 LCDs UpdatesFACET Joint Interventions for Pain Management (L35936)In the Summary of Evidence section, the following corrections have been made:Under the heading – Diagnostic Facet Joint Injections, a reference number has been added to [...]
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Posting Date: 05/27/2021
Revised Fees for Code G0399
Revised Fees for Code G0399National Government Services has reviewed the fees for code G0399 (Home sleep test [HST] with type III portable monitor, unattended; minimum of 4 channels: 2 respiratory movement/airflow, 1 ECG; heart rate and 1 [...]
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Posting Date: 05/19/2021
The Provider Contact Center Has a New Option for Diabetic Self-Management Training and Medical Nutrition Therapy Information
The Provider Contact Center Has a New Option for Diabetic Self-Management Training and Medical Nutrition Therapy InformationCalling the PCC to get information on DSMT and MNT just got easier. When you call the PCC and complete authentication, [...]
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Posting Date: 05/27/2021
Reminder: Billing for Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management and Anesthesia
Reminder: Billing for Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management and AnesthesiaAs of 4/25/2021, per LCD L35936, general anesthesia is considered not reasonable and necessary for facet joint interventions. Neither conscious sedation nor [...]
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Posting Date: 06/01/2021
Submitting Refunds to National Government Services
Submitting Refunds to National Government ServicesNational Government Services is receiving an influx of unsolicited voluntary refunds without proper documentation.To facilitate prompt and accurate posting of unsolicited monies or voluntary [...]
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Posting Date: 07/29/2021
Billing and Coding: Complex Drug Administration Coding for Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Routes (A58620) Reminder
Billing and Coding: Complex Drug Administration Coding for Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Routes (A58620) Reminder National Government Services identified claim billing errors for complex drug administration coding for subcutaneous and [...]
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Posting Date: 06/15/2021
Improving Customer Experience in 2021
Improving Customer Experience in 2021We are committed to improving your experience. Each day, we review comments from providers who submit surveys to let us know what is working well and how we can improve. We appreciate your feedback. This is [...]
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Posting Date: 05/18/2021
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness MonthAlthough May is the month of national focus on mental health awareness, it is a daily focus for many dealing with mental health conditions. Integrating behavioral health care with primary care [...]
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Posting Date: 05/17/2021
Reminder: Medicare Part B Voluntary Refunds
Reminder: Medicare Part B Voluntary RefundsProviders submitting voluntary refunds need to be aware that when completing the Part B Voluntary Overpayment Refund Form, additional claim data is required:Complete the Part B Voluntary Overpayment [...]
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Posting Date: 05/14/2021
Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services (CPT 99483)
Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services (CPT 99483)Medicare covers a separate visit for a cognitive assessment if your patient shows signs of cognitive impairment at their annual wellness visit or a routine visit. The cognitive assessment [...]
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