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Posting Date: 03/03/2025
National Correct Coding Initiative
National Correct Coding Initiative CMS developed the NCCI to promote national correct coding methodologies and eliminate improper coding of Medicare Part B claims. Coding policies are based on coding conventions defined in the AMA’s CPT [...]
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Posting Date: 05/25/2023
FY 2027 PUF Release
FY 2027 PUF Release Availability and Revisions to Wage Index PUF On Friday, 5/23/2025, CMS released the preliminary FY 2027 Worksheet S-3, Parts II and III wage index PUF. The FY 2027 IPPS wage index will be calculated based on Federal [...]
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Posting Date: 06/26/2024
Patient Driven Payment Model
Patient Driven Payment Model Table of Contents Assessment Schedule Administrative Presumption Lookback Period (Observation Period) Examples General PDPM Resources [Return to Top] Assessment Schedule Learn more about the [...]
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Posting Date: 09/27/2021
NGS Medical Review Process
NGS Medical Review Process Medicare contractors, like National Government Services, operate the medical review program to prevent improper payments and protect the Medicare Trust Fund. Medical reviews involve the collection and clinical review [...]
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