January Code Set Update for PC Print: January 2024

January Code Set Update for PC-Print: January 2024 The PC-Print January code set update will be available on our website 1/3/2024. The update contains the following enhancements: CR13303 Implement Operating Rules - Phase III Electronic [...]

Improving Customer Experience

Improving Customer Experience We are committed to improving your experience. Please watch this two-minute video that explains how each day we review comments from providers who submit surveys to let us know what is working well and how we can [...]

New Version of PC-ACE: January 2024

New Version of PC-ACE: January 2024 PC-ACE Version 6.1 contains several CMS mandates and product enhancements including but not limited to the items listed below. MLN Matters® MM13248 Revised: Processing Services During Disenrollment from [...]

Medicare Part B Final Rule

New Medicare Topic – Medicare Part B Final Rule 2024

New Medicare Topic – Medicare Part B Final Rule 2024 CMS issued the final rule on 11/2/2023, which announces finalized policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and other Medicare Part B issues, effective on or after 1/1/2024. There [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]