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Posting Date: 04/21/2022
CMS Region 2 Office Hours
CMS Region 2 Office Hours The CMS Region 2 Office recently began conducting a series of “Office Hours” calls. The purpose of these sessions is to provide brief updates on Medicare topics of current interest to Part A facilities, physicians and [...]
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Posting Date: 01/03/2024
Hospice Cap Self-Reporting Reminder for the 2023 Cap Year
Hospice Cap Self-Reporting Reminder for the 2023 Cap Year The Hospice Cap Self-Reporting for the 2023 Cap Year (10/1/2022-9/30/2023) is due no later than 2/29/2024. Hospice providers should submit the pro-forma calculation along with [...]
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Posting Date: 12/22/2022
Therapy Requirements for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
Therapy Requirements for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Internet-Only Manual (IOM) Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 1 is the primary source for inpatient [...]
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Posting Date: 01/04/2024
Correct Coding Reminder for Breast Imaging
Correct Coding Reminder for Breast Imaging When there are no abnormal and inconclusive findings on mammography and the only finding is dense breast tissue (ICD-10-CM codes R92.30-R92.34), the provision of an ultrasound is considered screening. [...]
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