2020 DME MAC Jurisdiction B News Archive
December 2020
- The 1st Quarter 2021 DMEPOS Fee Schedule is now available in Searchable, PDF, and CSV formats. – 12.31.20
- LCD Revisions Summary for December 31, 2020 – 12.31.20
- Temporary Interruption in myCGS and IVR Availability Due to Quarterly System Maintenance: December 31, 2020–January 3, 2021 – 12.31.20
- Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Back and Knee Braces Provided by Non-Contract Suppliers in a Competitive Bidding Area (CBA) – 12.30.20
- Medicare FFS Claims: 2% Payment Adjustment (Sequestration) Suspended Through March – 12.28.20
- MLN Connects® for Wednesday, December 23, 2020 – 12.23.20
- COVID-19 Vaccine Codes: Updated Effective Date for Moderna – 12.22.20
- COVID-19: Add-on Payment for New Treatments – 12.18.20
- Monitoring for Hospital Price Transparency – 12.18.20
- Open Meeting Announcement – Glucose Monitors and External Infusion Pumps Local Coverage Determinations – Proposed LCDs Released for Comment – 12.17.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, December 17, 2020 – 12.17.20
- Glucose Monitors – Correct Coding of KX and KS Modifiers – 12.16.20
- COVID-19 Vaccine Codes: Updated Effective Date for Pfizer-BioNTech – 12.15.20
- PDAC Coding Guidelines for Off-the-Shelf Diabetic Shoes (A5500) – 12.11.20
- CMS Proposes New Rules to Address Prior Authorization and Reduce Burden on Patients and Providers – 12.11.20
- CGS MedicareSM App Email Feature – 12.10.20
- In Case You Missed It: CMS Announces Guidance for Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 Antibody Treatment – 12.10.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, December 10, 2020 – 12.10.20
- Register for the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Qualified Independent Contractor (QIC) Demonstration Webinar – 12.07.20
- COVID-19 Antibody Treatment and Enforcement Discretion Reminder – 12.03.20
- Trump Administration Finalizes Policies to Give Medicare Beneficiaries More Choices around Surgery – 12.03.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, December 3, 2020 – 12.03.20
- Claim Payment Alert—Claims Processed with Incorrect MUE Values – UPDATED 12/02/2020 – 12.02.20
- Permanent Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services and Improved Payment for Time Doctors Spend with Patients – 12.02.20
- Coding Guidelines for Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes – 12.01.20
November 2020
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, November 25, 2020 – 11.25.20
- The January 2021 HCPCS Updates – New and Revised HCPCS Codes – 11.24.20
- Formal Telephone Discussion Demonstration Implements Zoom for Healthcare Audio Conference Calls – 11.20.20
- CR12026; Internet Only Manual Update, Pub. 100-04, Chapter 11 – This CR Rescinds and Fully Replaces CR 11807 (REVISED)
– 11.20.20
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for November 19, 2020 – 11.19.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, November 19, 2020 – 11.19.20
- Update to Chapter 10 of Publication (Pub.) 100-08 – Enrollment Policies for Home Infusion Therapy (HIT) Suppliers
[MLN Matters 11954] – 11.16.20
- Voluntary Refunds – Calendar Year 2020
– 11.16.20
- COVID-19 Vaccine Codes and PC-ACE Software Update – 11.13.20
- Retired: Incorrect Use of HCPCS Codes for Custom Fit Orthotics – 11.12.20
- Dear Physician – CERT Enteral Nutrition
– 11.12.20
- L1005 – Tension Based Scoliosis Orthosis and Accessory Pads, Includes Fitting and Adjustment – Correct Coding – 11.12.20
- L1690 PREFABRICATED BILATERAL LUMBO-SACRAL HIP ORTHOSIS – Correct Coding – 11.12.20
- Billing of Powered L-Coded Items – Correct Coding – Revised – 11.12.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, November 12, 2020 – 11.12.20
- Claim Payment Alert—Claims Processed with Incorrect MUE Values – UPDATED 11/11/2020 – 11.11.20
- CMS Takes Steps to Ensure Medicare Beneficiaries Have Wide Access to COVID-19 Antibody Treatment – 11.11.20
- Primary Care First Model Demonstration Project – Nurse Practitioners as Certifying Physicians for Therapeutic Shoes and Inserts – 11.05.20
- Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as Certifying Physicians for Therapeutic Shoes and Inserts – 11.05.20
- How can you recognize an SMRC audit? The SMRC has begun mailing all additional document request (ADR) letters in green envelopes to assist with proper notification of review. Please notify your mail department of this change to allow SMRC requests to be received by the appropriate departments to be handled timely. – 11.05.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, November 5, 2020 – 11.05.20
- Medicare Quarterly Provider Compliance Newsletter – RECOVERY AUDITOR FINDING – A REMINDER: NEW ISSUE #0131- PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION DEVICE (PCD): MEDICAL NECESSITY AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
– 11.04.20
- ESRD & Home Health Payment Rules – 11.03.20
- CGSMedicare.com to Be Updated for Improved Mobile Responsiveness – 11.03.20
- Reminder: Address All Redetermination Unfavorable Decisions When Submitting a Reconsideration Request – 11.02.20
- CR12026: Internet Only Manual Update, Pub. 100-04, Chapter 11 – This CR Rescinds and Fully Replaces CR 11807.
– 11.02.20
October 2020
- Trump Administration Acts to Ensure Coverage of Life-Saving COVID-19 Vaccines & Therapeutics – 10.29.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, October 29, 2020 – 10.29.20
- New CMS Proposals Streamline Medicare Coverage, Payment, and Coding for Innovative New Technologies and Provide Beneficiaries with Diabetes Access to More Therapy Choices – 10.28.20
- Prior Authorization of Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces – Tips for Suppliers and Providers – 10.28.20
- Reasons for Non-Affirmed Prior Authorization for Lower Limb Prostheses – 10.27.20
- Correct Use of Not Otherwise Specified L-codes for Orthoses and Prostheses – Billing Reminder – 10.22.20
- Ankle-Foot Orthoses – Arizona-Type – Correct Coding – REVISED – 10.22.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, October 22, 2020 – 10.22.20
- Intravenous Immune Globulin Demonstration Ending: Important Information for IVIG and Infusion Suppliers – 10.21.20
- Enforcement Discretion Relating to Certain Pharmacy Billing – 10.16.20
- Trump Administration Drives Telehealth Services in Medicaid and Medicare – 10.15.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for October 15, 2020 – 10.15.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, October 15, 2020 – 10.15.20
- Claim Payment Alert—Claims Processed with Incorrect MUE Values – UPDATED – 10.15.20
- Need Help Checking Medicare Eligibility?
– 10.15.20
- Widespread Post-Pay Service Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Codes L1902; L1906; L1971; L4396; L4397 – 10.12.20
- Retired: Retirement of Parenteral Nutrition Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and Related Policy Article – Effective November 12, 2020 – 10.12.20
- Retired: Retirement of Enteral Nutrition Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and Related Policy Article – Effective November 12, 2020 – 10.12.20
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for October 8, 2020 – 10.12.20
- CMS Announces New Repayment Terms for Medicare Loans Made to Providers During COVID-19 – 10.09.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, October 8, 2020 – 10.08.20
- The 4th Quarter 2020 Drug Fees are now available – 10.05.20
- The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Quarter 2020 Drug Fees have been revised – 10.05.20
- The Fall 2020 DME Jurisdiction B Supplier Manual is now available – 10.01.20
- Temporary Interruption in myCGS and IVR Availability Due to Quarterly System Maintenance: October 2–4, 2020 – 10.01.20
- The Fall 2020 DME MAC Insider is now available – 10.01.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, October 1, 2020 – 10.01.20
September 2020
- Claim Payment Alert—Claims Processed with Incorrect MUE Values – 09.30.20
- The 4th Quarter 2020 DMEPOS Fee Schedule is now available in Searchable, PDF, and CSV formats. – 09.28.20
- Retired: MyoPro® (Myomo, Inc.) Assist Device – Correct Coding – Revised – 09.24.20
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for September 24, 2020 – 09.24.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, September 24, 2020 – 09.24.20
- Drug Invoice Change – 09.23.20
- New COVID-19 Nursing Home Visitation Guidance, Kidney Disease Care Model, & Radiation Oncology Payment Model – 09.18.20
- Widespread Post-Pay Service Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Code A5500, A5512-A5514 – 09.18.20
- Nursing Home COVID-19 Commission Findings, Oregon Wildfires, & Flu – 09.18.20
- L1686 Prefabricated Hip Abduction Orthosis – Correct Coding – 09.17.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for September 17, 2020 – 09.17.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, September 17, 2020 – 09.17.20
- Diabetic Supply Information Available through the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System! – 09.16.20
- Inpatient Hospital/Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) DMEPOS Claim Submission Reference Aid – 09.14.20
- Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model – 09.11.20
- Widespread Post-Pay Service Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Codes A4351; A4352; A4353; A4355; A4316 – 09.11.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, September 10, 2020 – 09.10.20
- Widespread Post-Pay Service Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Codes A6196 and A6212 – 09.09.20
- Widespread Post-Pay Service Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Codes L1833 and L1851 – 09.09.20
- Specialty Evaluation for a Wheelchair FAQ – 09.03.20
- CMS Advancing Seniors' Access to Cutting-edge Therapies and Technology in Medicare Hospital Rule – 09.03.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, September 3, 2020 – 09.03.20
- The October 2020 HCPCS Updates – New and Revised HCPCS Codes – 09.01.20
- The Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Demonstration: Demonstration is ending on December 31, 2020
– 09.01.20
August 2020
- Reminder – Lower Limb Prosthetic Required Prior Authorization – 08.31.20
- CMS Offers Comprehensive Support for Louisiana and Texas with Hurricane Laura – 08.28.20
- Same or Similar Denials for Orthoses and the Appeals Process – 08.27.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, August 27, 2020 – 08.27.20
- myCGS: Authorization Codes and Changing NPIs – 08.26.20
- Billing for Home Infusion Therapy Services on or After January 1, 2021
[MLN Matters MM11880] – 08.24.20
- myCGS Operating Hours and Looking up CMN Status for HCPCS Codes – 08.21.20
- CGS Medicare App New Features: Advanced Modifier Engine, Calendar of Events, MBI Tool and More! – 08.20.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, August 20, 2020 – 08.20.20
- Post-Payment ADR in myCGS – 08.19.20
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for August 13, 2020 – 08.13.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, August 13, 2020 – 08.13.20
- Upcoming Event! Insulin Infusion Pumps with Integrated Continuous Glucose Sensing Capability – 08.12.20
- MACs Resume Medical Review on a Post-Payment Basis – 08.12.20
- Widespread Post-Pay Service Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Code A4253 – 08.12.20
- Widespread Post-Pay Service Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Code L0650 – 08.12.20
- Clarification of Right to Escalate Reconsideration Request to OMHA for Suppliers Participating in QIC Telephone Discussions – 08.06.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, August 6, 2020 – 08.06.20
- CGS Suspends In-Person Events – 08.05.20
- PFS, OPPS, and IRF: FY 2021 Payment Rules – 08.05.20
- CGS Office Has a New Address! – 08.04.20
- FY 2021 Medicare Payment Policies for IPFs, SNFs, and Hospices – 08.03.20
July 2020
- myCGS Helpdesk Hours – 07.31.20
- Payment for COVID-19 Counseling, Reporting Hospital Therapeutics, Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs – 07.30.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, July 30, 2020 – 07.30.20
- Required Prior Authorization for Certain DMEPOS Items to Resume – 07.28.20
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Adjustments and Modifier Usage – 07.27.20
- myCGS FAQ Spotlight: Viewing Redeterminations and Reopenings Decision Letters – 07.24.20
- Fee Schedule Tips – 07.23.20
- Trump Administration Announces New Resources to Protect Nursing Home Residents Against COVID-19 – 07.23.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for July 23, 2020 – 07.23.20
- External Infusion Pumps Final LCD (L33794) and Response to Comments (RTC) Article Published – 07.23.20
- Scoliosis Brace – Correct Coding – 07.23.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, July 23, 2020 – 07.23.20
- COVID-19: Nursing Home Testing, SNF Benefit Period Waiver – 07.20.20
- KU Modifier Claim Reopening Requests for Certain Accessories in Connection with Complex Rehabilitative Manual Wheelchairs & Certain Manual Wheelchairs – 07.17.20
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for July 16, 2020 – 07.16.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 07.16.20
- E0118 – Crutch Substitute – 07.14.20
- ABN Form Renewal – 07.13.20
- Understanding Claim Denials – 07.13.20
- CGS Request Forms: Redeterminations and Reopenings – 07.09.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, July 9, 2020 – 07.09.20
- ESRD PPS CY 2021 Proposed Rule; COVID-19: New and Expanded Flexibilities for RHCs & FQHCs – 07.07.20
- The 3rd Quarter 2020 DMEPOS Fee Schedule is now available in Searchable, PDF, and CSV formats. – 07.02.20
- Temporary Interruption in myCGS and IVR Availability Due to Quarterly System Maintenance: July 3–5, 2020 – 07.02.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, July 2, 2020 – 07.02.20
- The 3rd Quarter 2020 Drug Fees are now available – 07.02.20
- The Summer 2020 DME Jurisdiction B Supplier Manual is now available – 07.01.20
- The Summer 2020 DME MAC Insider is now available – 07.01.20
- myCGS Helpful Tips! Log Out, Claim Correction, and Claim History – 07.01.20
June 2020
- COVID-19: SNF Benefit Period Waiver, HHAs Proposed Rule, Ending Nursing Home Blanket Waiver – 06.26.20
- Prosthetic Feet and Additions to Lower Limb Extremity Prostheses – Correct Coding and Coding Verification Review Requirement – 06.25.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for June 25, 2020 – 06.25.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, June 25, 2020 – 06.25.20
- myCGS Redeterminations and Reopenings Tip: Multiple CCNs – 06.24.20
- Medicare Beneficiary Information on CGSMedicare.com – 06.24.20
- Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices – Coverage Reminder – 06.23.20
- New Online Tool! Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes Activity Timeline – 06.22.20
- Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 Testing for Nursing Home Residents and Patients – 06.22.20
- myCGS: New Password Resources Page CGSmedicare.com! – 06.19.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, June 18, 2020 – 06.18.20
- Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment Final LCD (L33797) and Response to Comments (RTC) Article Published – 06.18.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for June 18, 2020 – 06.18.20
- Retired: Xembify® – Correct Coding – 06.18.20
- Urological Supplies Final LCD (L33803) and Response to Comments (RTC) Article Published – 06.11.20
- Retired: Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code A9279 – Correct Coding – 06.11.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for June 11, 2020 – 06.11.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, June 11, 2020 – 06.11.20
- Revised: The July 2020 HCPCS Updates – New, Revised, and Discontinued HCPCS Codes – 06.10.20
- Revised: Supplier Education on Use of Upgrades for Multi-Function Ventilators
[MLN Matters SE20012] – 06.08.20
- KOPA Annual Conference Online – June 11-12, 2020 – 06.08.20
- Important Message About Forwarding CGS Mail – 06.05.20
- CGS Request Form Updates: Redeterminations and Reopenings – 06.04.20
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for June 4, 2020 – 06.04.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, June 4, 2020 – 06.04.20
- COVID-19: Using the CR Modifier and DR Condition Code – 06.02.20
May 2020
- New COVID-19 FAQs on Medicare Fee-for-Service Billing – 05.29.20
- Retired: Use of CR Modifier and "COVID-19" Narrative on Specified Claims Due to the COVID-19 PHE – 05.28.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, May 28, 2020 – 05.28.20
- NOTICE: The cgsmedicare.com website will be temporarily unavailable due to planned maintenance. This downtime will begin at 7:00 p.m. (CDT) on Friday, May 29 and should last no longer than 3 hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. – 05.26.20
- Retired: CMS Issues Interim Final Rules with Comment (CMS-1744-IFC & CMS-5531-IFC) – COVID-19 Public Health Emergency – Revised – 05.21.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, May 21, 2020 – 05.21.20
- COVID-19: Payment for Lab Tests, Safely Reopening Nursing Homes, Lab & Ambulance Claims – 05.20.20
- COVID-19: Deadlines, New Releases, and Important Calls – 05.18.20
- Supplier Reminder – 1-800-Medicare – 05.14.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, May 14, 2020 – 05.14.20
- COVID-19: Additional Waivers, Price Transparency, and CMS Letter to Nursing Homes – 05.13.20
- MLN Matters Number: MM11784 – Extension of Payment for Section 3712 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) – 05.11.20
- COVID-19: Nursing Home Reporting, Updated Telehealth Video, Pharmacies & Other Suppliers Can Enroll as Labs, IRF Flexibilities – 05.08.20
- The 1st and 2nd Quarter 2020 DMEPOS Fee Schedules have been revised. – 05.08.20
- myCGS Registration and Functionality Webinars This Month! – 05.08.20
- Retired: CMS Issues Interim Final Rules with Comment (CMS-1744-IFC & CMS-5531-IFC) – COVID-19 Public Health Emergency – 05.07.20
- MLN Connects® for May 7, 2020 – 05.07.20
- Temporary Interruption in Some myCGS and IVR Inquiries on May 8, 2020 – 05.06.20
- Thinking of Going Paperless? Now Is the Time! – 05.06.20
- Redeterminations and Reopenings Form Submission Now Available in myCGS! – 05.04.20
- COVID-19: Second Round of Sweeping Changes, RHC & FQHC Flexibilities, EMTALA – 05.01.20
April 2020
- Physicians! Are You Ordering Inhalation Medication and Nebulizers for Your Patients?
– 04.30.20
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for April 30, 2020 – 04.30.20
- Open Meeting Announcement – External Infusion Pumps (DL33794) Proposed LCD Released for Comment – 04.30.20
- External Infusion Pumps Open Meeting Agenda – 04.30.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, April 30, 2020 – 04.30.20
- The IVR System and myCGS Web Portal Will Be Unavailable May 1–3, 2020 – 04.29.20
- CMS Reevaluates Accelerated Payment Program and Suspends Advance Payment Program – 04.27.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, April 23, 2020 – 04.23.20
- Accelerated/Advance Payment During COVID-19 Emergency Collaborative Webinar – 04.21.20
- IVR and myCGS Service Disruptions May 1, 2020 – 04.21.20
- COVID-19: Nursing Home Transparency, Recommendations for Areas with Low Incidence of Disease – 04.20.20
- The 1st and 2nd Quarter 2020 DMEPOS Fee Schedules have been revised. – 04.20.20
- COVID-19: RHC & FQHC Flexibilities, Increased Payment for Lab Tests, Hospital Waivers, Call Audio and Transcript – 04.17.20
- External Infusion Pumps Final LCD (L33794) and Response to Comments (RTC) Article Published – 04.16.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for April 16, 2020 – 04.16.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, April 16, 2020 – 04.16.20
- COVID-19: Reprocessing Hospital Claims, Essential Diagnostic Services, Non-Invasive Ventilators – 04.15.20
- Signature Requirements on Proof of Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic – 04.14.20
- Provider Compliance Tips for Nebulizers and Related Drugs Fact Sheet – Revised – 04.14.20
- Immediate Infusion of $30 Billion into Health Care System – 04.13.20
- Medicare FFS Claims: 2% Payment Adjustment Suspended (Sequestration) – 04.13.20
- CGS Medicare, any time, any place. A refreshed version of our app is here! – 04.13.20
- COVID-19: Infection Control, Maximizing Workforce, Updated Q&A, CS Modifier for Cost-Sharing, Payment Adjustment Suspended – 04.10.20
- CGS Spotlight: How to Contact Us: Customer Service or IVR? – 04.10.20
- myCGS Version 5.9.2 Now Available—Claim Explanations Revised and Improved – 04.09.20
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) – Coverage Reminder – 04.09.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, April 9, 2020 – 04.09.20
- myCGS: Status Button Feature Available – 04.07.20
- COVID-19: Telehealth Video, Coinsurance and Deductible Waived, ASC Attestations, Ambulance Modifiers, Lessons from Front Lines, MLN Call Today – 04.07.20
- The 2nd Quarter 2020 Drug Fees are now available, and the 3rd and 4th Quarter 2019 Drug Fees have been revised. – 04.06.20
- TPE Review Update from CGS Medical Review – 04.06.20
- Required Prior Authorization Suspended for the Duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic – 04.03.20
- COVID-19: Telehealth Billing Correction, Nursing Home Recommendations, Billing for Multi-Function Ventilators, New ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code – 04.03.20
- Beneficiary Notice Delivery Guidance in Light of COVID-19 – 04.02.20
- Temporary Interruption in myCGS and IVR Availability Due to Quarterly System Maintenance: April 3–5, 2020 – 04.02.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for April 2, 2020 – 04.02.20
- Nebulizers Final LCD (L33370) and Response to Comments (RTC) Article Published – 04.02.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, April 2, 2020 – 04.02.20
- The Spring 2020 DME Jurisdiction B Supplier Manual is now available – 04.01.20
- The Spring 2020 DME MAC Insider is now available – 04.01.20
March 2020
- COVID-19: Regulatory Changes, Telehealth Billing, and Specimen Collection Codes – 03.31.20
- The 2nd Quarter 2020 DMEPOS Fee Schedule is now available in Searchable, PDF, and CSV formats. – 03.31.20
- COVID-19: Financial Relief, Nursing Home Telehealth, Quality Reporting, Clinical Laboratories, Hospital Data Sharing – 03.30.20
- Six Lower Limb Prosthetic Codes Added to Required Prior Authorization – 03.30.20
- COVID-19: Enrollment Relief, Open Payments, Beneficiary Notices – 03.27.20
- Dear Physician – Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices: Initial Qualification
– 03.26.20
- Dear Physician – Power Wheelchairs and Power Operated Vehicles
– 03.26.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, March 26, 2020 – 03.26.20
- COVID-19: Relief for Quality Reporting Programs and Provider Enrollment – 03.24.20
- COVID-19: Telehealth and Non-Essential Procedures – 03.23.20
- Dear Physician – Glucose Monitors
– 03.19.20
- Lower Limb Prosthetics (LLP) Prior Authorization – What Suppliers Need to Know – 03.19.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for March 19, 2020 – 03.19.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, March 19, 2020 – 03.19.20
- Retired: Billing of Part B Drugs to DME MACs During COVID-19 Pandemic – Dispensing Amounts – 03.19.20
- Nashville Mega Workshop Update – 03.18.20
- A Message from CGS DME Jurisdiction B Regarding COVID-19 – 03.18.20
- CGS Spotlight: Where to Find LCDs – 03.18.20
- President Trump Expands Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Outbreak – 03.17.20
- COVID-19: FFS Response and Nursing Home Visitor Guidance – 03.16.20
- COVID-19: Test Pricing, Diagnostic Lab Tests, Pricing & Codes, and EHB Coverage – 03.16.20
- Dear Physician – Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices: Initial Qualification
– 03.12.20
- Final Rule CMS-1713-F – Standard Written Orders – 03.12.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for March 12, 2020 – 03.12.20
- L3960 – Coding Verification Review Requirement – 03.12.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, March 12, 2020 – 03.12.20
- Section 4.26.2 in Chapter 4 of Publication (Pub.) 100-08
– 03.10.20
- Reminder: Where to Send Refund Checks – 03.10.20
- COVID-19 Response: CMS Issues FAQs to Assist Medicare Providers – 03.09.20
- Correcting Modifiers and HCPCS Codes in myCGS – 03.09.20
- myCGS Version 5.9.1 Now Available—Important Change to the Eligibility Screen – 03.09.20
- CMS Develops Additional Code for Coronavirus Lab Tests – 03.06.20
- Medicare Minute: 2020 MAC Satisfaction Indicator (MSI) – 03.06.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for March 5, 2020 – 03.05.20
- CMS Announces Actions to Address Spread of Coronavirus – 03.05.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, March 5, 2020 – 03.05.20
- Standard Elements for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Order, and Master List of DMEPOS Items Potentially Subject to a Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Orders Prior to Delivery and, or Prior Authorization Requirements
[MLN SE20007] – 03.02.20
- The 2020 MAC Satisfaction Indicator (MSI) Is Here! – 03.02.20
February 2020
- Using myCGS with Older Web Browsers – 02.28.20
- Six Lower Limb Prosthetic Codes to Be Added to Prior Authorization – 02.27.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for February 27, 2020 – 02.27.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 27, 2020 – 02.27.20
- Viewing Documents and Letters Related to Redeterminations and Reopenings Cases in myCGS – 02.26.20
- myCGS Version 5.9 Now Available! – 02.25.20
- The 2020 MAC Satisfaction Indicator (MSI) is Coming in March! – 02.25.20
- CGS Listens! Announcing Process Improvements – 02.21.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 20, 2020 – 02.20.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for February 20, 2020 – 02.20.20
- 2020 HCPCS Code Annual Update-Correct Coding – Revised – 02.20.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for February 13, 2020 – 02.13.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 13, 2020 – 02.13.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 6, 2020 – 02.06.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for February 6, 2020 – 02.06.20
- 2020 Jurisdiction List for DMEPOS HCPCS Codes
– 02.03.20
January 2020
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 30, 2020 – 01.30.20
- Documentation Identification Tool Name Change Announcement – 01.29.20
- Pardon Our Appearance – CGS App Currently under Construction – 01.29.20
- Provider Compliance Tips for Polysomnography (Sleep Studies)
[MLN 4013531] – 01.29.20
- Information About Calling Customer Service and Other DME MAC Resources – 01.23.20
- Items Provided on a Recurring Basis and Request for Refill Requirements – Annual Reminder – January 2020 – 01.23.20
- 2019 Quarterly Status Report – HCPCS Codes E0601, A7030, A7031, A7034, A7044 – 01.23.20
- 2019 Quarterly Status Report – HCPCS Code E1390 – 01.23.20
- 2019 Quarterly Status Report – HCPCS Code L0450-L0651 – 01.23.20
- 2019 Quarterly Status Report – HCPCS Code A4253 – 01.23.20
- 2019 Quarterly Status Report – HCPCS Code A4351, A4352, A4353 – 01.23.20
- 2019 Quarterly Status Report – HCPCS Codes A5500, A5512, A5513 – 01.23.20
- 2019 Quarterly Status Report – HCPCS Codes J7507, J7518 – 01.23.20
- 2019 Quarterly Status Report – HCPCS Codes L1833, L1844, L1851 – 01.23.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 23, 2020 – 01.23.20
- Open Meeting Announcement & Urological Supplies (DL33803) – 01.16.18
- Oxygen & Oxygen Equipment, Nebulizers, External Infusion Pumps and Urological Supplies Open Meeting Agenda – 01.16.18
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 16, 2020 – 01.16.20
- myCGS – Tips for Successful Claim Corrections – 01.13.20
- Take Advantage of the MBI Converter Tool Before Calling Customer Service or IVR! – 01.10.20
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 9, 2020 – 01.09.20
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for January 9, 2020 – 01.09.20
- Financial Accounting System Changes Advance Notification – Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) – 01.06.20
- Temporary Interruption in myCGS and IVR Availability Due to Quarterly System Maintenance: January 3–5, 2020 – 01.03.20
- The 1st Quarter 2019 Drug Fees have been revised. – 01.03.20
- New DMEPOS Order Requirements as of January 1, 2020 – 01.02.20
- The Winter 2020 DME Jurisdiction B Supplier Manual is now available – 01.02.20
- myCGS Version 5.8 Now Available! – 01.02.20
- The 1st Quarter 2020 Drug Fees are now available. – 01.02.20
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for January 2, 2020 – 01.02.20
- The Winter 2020 DME MAC Insider is now available – 01.02.20
- The acceptance of a voluntary refund as repayment for the claim specified in no way affects or limits the rights of the Federal Government, or any of its agencies or agents, to pursue any appropriate criminal, civil, or administrative remedies arising from or relating to these or any other claims. – 01.02.20
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