May 5, 2022
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
Events
- CMS National Provider Enrollment Conference in Boston – August 16 & 17
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