2021 Part A Kentucky and Ohio Medicare News Archive
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December 2021
- January 2022 J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 12.28.21
- Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) Direct Data Entry (DDE) Screen Changes – January 2022 – 12.28.21
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, December 23, 2021 – 12.27.21
- Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) – 12.21.21
- Important: Use Your PCC Reference Numbers – 12.21.21
- Happy Holidays! Gifts from myCGS! – 12.21.21
- CMS Funding 1,000 New Residency Slots for Hospitals Serving Rural & Underserved Communities – 12.20.21
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, December 16, 2021 – 12.16.21
- A Message to Kentucky and Neighboring States – 12.13.21
- 2022 A/B Provider Outreach and Education (POE) Advisory Group Membership Drive – 12.09.21
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, December 9, 2021 – 12.09.21
- Cervical Fusion with Disc Removal – 12.07.21
- Provider Requirements Under the No Surprises Act Special ODF – December 8 – 12.07.21
- January 2022 Release "Dark Days" for the Common Working File (CWF) Host – 12.06.21
- CMS Encourages People with Medicare to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot – 12.02.21
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, December 2, 2021 – 12.02.21
- December 6th-12th is National Influenza Vaccination Week – 12.02.21
November 2021
- World AIDS Day is December 1st – 11.30.21
- December 1st-7th is National Handwashing Awareness Week – 11.30.21
- MLN Connects newsletter for Wednesday, November 24, 2021 – 11.24.21
- Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Service Period Change from 2 Years to 1 Year
– 11.23.21
- December 2021 J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 11.23.21
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, November 18, 2021 – 11.18.21
- November is Native American Heritage Month – 11.12.21
- November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month – 11.11.21
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, November 11, 2021 – 11.11.21
- November is National Home Care and Hospice Month – 11.08.21
- Qutenza (capsaicin 8% topical system) Billing and Coding Instructions – 11.08.21
- Abucanumab (Aduhelm) Billing and Coding Instructions – 11.05.21
- Biden-Harris Administration Issues Emergency Regulation Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers – 11.04.21
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, November 4, 2021 – 11.04.21
- 3 Final Payment Rules – 11.03.21
- EDI Enrollment (Agreement) Form – 11.02.21
- 2022 Amount in Controversy (AIC) for Administrative Law Judge Hearings or Federal District Court Reviews – 11.02.21
- CMS Takes Decisive Steps to Reduce Health Care Disparities Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease – 11.01.21
- Voluntary Refunds – Calendar Year 2021
– 11.01.21
October 2021
- November 2021 J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 10.28.21
- Implantation of Spinal Neurostimulator – 10.28.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, October 28, 2021 – 10.28.21
- MolDX: Predictive Testing to Guide Targeted Therapy Selection in Rheumatoid Arthritis Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Announcement – December 07, 2021 – Revised – 10.28.21
- Who to Contact Regarding Your Applications! – 10.25.21
- COVID-19: Moderna & Jansen (J&J) Booster Shots – 10.22.21
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, October 21, 2021 – 10.21.21
- Medicare Credit Balance Quarterly Reminder – 10.19.21
- May Is National Osteoporosis Month – 10.14.21
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, October 14, 2021 – 10.14.21
- From 90 to 360! – 10.12.21
- September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month – 10.12.21
- June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month – 10.12.21
- September is Healthy Aging Month – 10.12.21
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Health Awareness – 10.12.21
- Mental Health Awareness Month – 10.12.21
- The EDI Connection Fall 2021 Edition is now available – 10.11.21
- Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and Initial Preventive Physical Examinations (IPPEs) versus "Routine Examinations" – 10.11.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, October 7, 2021 – 10.07.21
- Flu Season and Influenza Vaccinations – 10.06.21
- October is Healthy Lung Month – 10.01.21
- October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – 10.01.21
September 2021
- October 2021 Release "Dark"Days for the Common Working File (CWF) Hosts – 09.30.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, September 29, 2021 – 09.30.21
- Flu & Pneumococcal Vaccines: Expanded SNF Enforcement Discretion for Certain Pharmacy Billing – 09.28.21
- J15 Part A Post Pay Resumptive Review Status Update 01/01/2021 – 03/31/2021 – 09.27.21
- CMS Will Pay for COVID-19 Booster Shots, Eligible Consumers Can Receive at No Cost – 09.24.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, September 23, 2021 – 09.23.21
- Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) Direct Data Entry (DDE) Screen Changes – October 2021 – 09.21.21
- Help CMS Improve Your Experience with Provider Resources – 09.20.21
- October 2021 J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 09.17.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, September 16, 2021 – 09.16.21
- Who to Contact Regarding Your EDI Applications! – 09.16.21
- MolDX: Molecular Testing for Risk Stratification of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Announcement –October 12, 2021 – 09.15.21
- September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month – 09.13.21
- Kentucky & Ohio Joint Teleconference/Webinar Open Public Draft/Revised LCD Discussion Meeting: October 13th, 2021 – 09.13.21
- Biden-Harris Administration to Expand Vaccination Requirements for Health Care Settings – 09.10.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, September 9, 2021 – 09.09.21
- Chronic Care Management for Providers
– 09.08.21
- Quarterly Update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) – October 2021 Update – 09.02.21
- Multijurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committee Meeting: Evidentiary Discussion Regarding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – 09.02.21
- Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) Process – 09.02.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, September 2, 2021 – 09.02.21
- September is Healthy Aging Month – 09.01.21
- September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – 09.01.21
- September is National Cholesterol Education Month and September 29th is World Heart Day – 09.01.21
August 2021
- Use Google Authenticator for INSTANT Access to myCGS! – 08.30.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, August 26, 2021 – 08.26.21
- Implementation of the Capital Related Assets (CRA) Adjustment for the Transitional Add-on Payment Adjustment for New and Innovative Equipment and Supplies (TPNIES) Under the End Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System (ESRD PPS)
[MLN Matters MM12347] – 08.26.21
- Update of Internet Only Manual (IOM), Pub. 100-04, Chapter 8 – Outpatient ESRD Hospital, Independent Facility, and Physician/Supplier Claims
[MLN Matters MM12079] – 08.26.21
- Implementation of the GV Modifier for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) for Billing Hospice Attending Physician Services
[MLN Matters MM12357] – 08.26.21
- Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) Updates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022
[MLN Matters MM12417] – 08.26.21
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Annual Update: Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Changes for FY 2022
[MLN Matters MM12364] – 08.26.21
- Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update FY 2022
[MLN Matters MM12366] – 08.26.21
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Claims Processing Updates
[MLN Matters MM12344] – 08.26.21
- Modifications/Improvements to Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model – Implementation
[MLN Matters MM12349] – 08.26.21
- Physicians! Are You Ordering Surgical Dressings for Your Patients? – 08.26.21
- CMS Expands Medicare Payments for At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations – 08.24.21
- Clinicians! Are You Ordering PAP Devices and Related Accessories for Your Patients? – 08.23.21
- Physicians! Are You Ordering Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for Your Patient? – 08.19.21
- CGS Administrators Suspends In-Person Events – 08.19.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, August 19, 2021 – 08.19.21
- Internet Only Manual Updates to Pub. 100-01, 100-02, and 100-04 to Implement Consolidated Appropriations Act Changes and Correct Errors and Omissions (SNF)
[MLN Matters MM12009] – 08.19.21
- Internet Only Manual Updates to Publication (Pub.) 100-02 to Implement Updates to Policy and Correct Errors and Omissions (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF))
[MLN Matters MM12353] – 08.19.21
- COVID-19 Vaccines Additional Doses: Codes & Payment – 08.17.21
- COVID-19 Vaccine Additional Dose – 08.13.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, August 12, 2021 – 08.12.21
- Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for October 2021
[MLN Matters MM12384] – 08.12.21
- Implement Operating Rules – Phase III Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT): Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE) 360 Uniform Use of Claim Adjustment Reason Codes (CARC), Remittance Advice Remark Codes (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Group Code (CAGC) Rule – Update from Council for Affordable Quality Health Care (CAQH) CORE
[MLN Matters MM12302] – 08.12.21
- October 2021 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
[MLN Matters MM12342] – 08.12.21
- Section 50 in Chapter 30 of Publication (Pub.) 100-04 Manual Updates
[MLN Matters MM12242] – 08.12.21
- Revised: National Coverage Determination (NCD 110.24): Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy – This CR Rescinds and Fully Replaces CR 11783
[MLN Matters MM12177] – 08.12.21
- July 28th is World Hepatitis Day – 08.10.21
- August 2021 J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 08.05.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, August 5, 2021 – 08.05.21
- CMS Final Rule Improves Health Equity, Access to Treatment, Hospital Readiness, and COVID-19 Vaccination Data Reporting of Hospital Workers – 08.03.21
- August is National Immunization Awareness Month – 08.02.21
July 2021
- 4 Final FY 2022 Payment Rules – 07.30.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, July 29, 2021 – 07.29.21
- July 28th is World Hepatitis Day – 07.27.21
- Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) Prior Authorization Exemption Process – 07.22.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, July 22, 2021 – 07.22.21
- Vein Ablation and Related Services – 07.21.21
- CMS Proposes Rule to Increase Price Transparency, Access to Care, Safety & Health Equity – 07.20.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, July 15, 2021 – 07.15.21
- Medicare Credit Balance Quarterly Reminder – 07.15.21
- CMS Proposes Physician Payment Rule to Improve Health Equity, Patient Access – 07.15.21
- Revised: October Quarterly Update to 2021 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
[MLN Matters MM12272] – 07.08.21
- July Quarterly Update for 2021 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
[MLN Matters MM12345] – 07.08.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, July 8, 2021 – 07.08.21
- July 2021 J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 07.08.21
- Update to the Interest Paid on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely – 07.06.21
- CMS Proposes Changes to Reduce Health Care Disparities Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease – 07.02.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, July 1, 2021 – 07.01.21
- The July 2021 J15 Medicare Bulletin is now available – 07.01.21
June 2021
- June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month – 06.30.21
- July 2021 Release "Dark Days" for the Common Working File (CWF) Hosts – 06.29.21
- CMS to Improve Home Health Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities – 06.29.21
- National Coverage Determination (NCD) 20.9.1 Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
[MLN Matters MM12290] – 06.28.21
- July 2021 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
[MLN Matters MM12316] – 06.28.21
- July 2021 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 22.2
[MLN Matters MM12295] – 06.28.21
- Revised: Quarterly Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment
[MLN Matters MM12285] – 06.28.21
- Revised: Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for July 2021
[MLN Matters MM12171] – 06.28.21
- Revised: National Coverage Determination (NCD) Removal
[MLN Matters MM12254] – 06.28.21
- Revised: Quarterly Update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) - July 2021 Update
[MLN Matters MM12289] – 06.28.21
- CGS is Retiring Policy L34089 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing – 06.25.21
- The EDI Connection Summer 2021 Edition is now available – 06.24.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, June 24, 2021 – 06.24.21
- Kentucky & Ohio Joint Teleconference/Webinar Open Public Draft/Revised LCD Discussion Meeting: July 13th, 2021 – Revised 06/16/2021 – 06.22.21
- Updated Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) Direct Data Entry (DDE) Screen and User Manual Changes – 06.22.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, June 17, 2021 – 06.17.21
- Process Improvements Based on Your Feedback!! – 06.15.21
- Revised: July 2021 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
[MLN Matters MM12244] – 06.14.21
- Kentucky & Ohio Joint Teleconference/Webinar Open Public Draft/Revised LCD Discussion Meeting: July 13th, 2021 – 06.14.21
- myCGS: Respond to MR Post-Pay ADRs! – 06.14.21
- June is Pride Month – 06.11.21
- International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) and Other Coding Revisions to National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) – October 2021
[MLN Matters MM12279] – 06.10.21
- CTI System Changes! – 06.10.21
- Biden Administration Continues Efforts to Increase Vaccinations by Bolstering Payments for At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries – 06.10.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, June 10, 2021 – 06.10.21
- Trilaciclib (Cosela™) Claim Filing Information – 06.08.21
- Collaborative A/B/DME Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes Webinar – 06.03.21
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Health Awareness – 06.03.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, June 3, 2021 – 06.03.21
- The June 2021 J15 Medicare Bulletin is now available – 06.01.21
May 2021
- June is Men's Health Month and June 14th-20th is National Men's Health Week – 05.28.21
- Quarterly Update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) – July 2021 Update
[MLN Matters MM12289] – 05.27.21
- Quarterly Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment
[MLN Matters MM12285] – 05.27.21
- National Coverage Determination (NCD) 210.3 – Screening for Colorectal Cancer (CRC)-Blood-Based Biomarker Tests
[MLN Matters MM12280] – 05.27.21
- National Coverage Determination (NCD 110.24): Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy – This CR Rescinds and Fully Replaces CR 11783
[MLN Matters MM12177] – 05.27.21
- National Coverage Determination (NCD) Removal
[MLN Matters MM12254] – 05.27.21
- Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC), Claims Adjustment Reason Code (CARC), Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) and PC Print Update
[MLN Matters MM12220] – 05.27.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, May 27, 2021 – 05.27.21
- Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy – 05.25.21
- June 2021 J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 05.21.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, May 20, 2021 – 05.20.21
- Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Coverage of Costs for Kidney Acquisitions in Maryland Waiver (MW) Hospitals for Medicare Advantage (MA) Beneficiaries
[MLN Matters MM12206] – 05.19.21
- Waiver of Coinsurance and Deductible for Hepatitis B Preventive Service Vaccine Code, Section 4104 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (the Affordable Care Act), Removal of Barriers to Preventive Services in Medicare
[MLN Matters MM12230] – 05.19.21
- International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD10) and Other Coding Revisions to National Coverage Determination (NCDs)—July 2021
[MLN Matters MM12124] – 05.19.21
- Revised: Update to Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Payment Limits
[MLN Matters MM12185] – 05.13.21
- October Quarterly Update to 2021 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
[MLN Matters MM12272] – 05.13.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, May 13, 2021 – 05.13.21
- CMS Expanding Efforts to Grow COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and Uptake Amongst Nation's Most Vulnerable – 05.12.21
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Unavailable, Saturday May 15th – 05.10.21
- Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Regarding Amniotic Product Injections for Musculoskeletal Indications-Non-Wound – Update/Reminder – 05.07.21
- CMS Increases Medicare Payment for COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Infusions – 05.07.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, May 6, 2021 – 05.06.21
- Browser Support Changes for MCReF and PS&R – 05.04.21
April 2021
- The May 2021 J15 Medicare Bulletin is now available – 04.30.21
- HCPCS Code Q5122: OPPS Part B Drug Payment and Status Indicator Change – 04.29.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, April 29, 2021 – 04.29.21
- CMS Proposes to Enhance the Medical Workforce in Rural and Underserved Communities to Support COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond – 04.28.21
- Amniotic Product Injections for Musculoskeletal Indications-Non-Wound Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Agenda – 04.27.21
- May 2021 Part B Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 04.26.21
- Vitamin D Deficiency Screening in Adults – 04.26.21
- May is National Osteoporosis Month – 04.26.21
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month – 04.26.21
- May 9th-15th is National Women's Health Week – 04.26.21
- May 5th is World Hand Hygiene Day – 04.22.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, April 22, 2021 – 04.22.21
- COVID-19 Update: FDA Revoked the EUA for Bamlanivimab When Administered Alone – 04.21.21
- Medicare Part A Cost Report: Easier File Uploads for e-Filing in MCReF Webcast – April 29 – 04.20.21
- Registration NOW Open for CGS May 11 and 12, 2021 Virtual Road Show! – 04.20.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Friday, April 16, 2021 – 04.16.21
- J&J COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Alert – 04.15.21
- New and Revised Policies – 04.14.21
- Contractor Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement – May 12, 2021 – 04.12.21
- Medicare Credit Balance Quarterly Reminder – 04.12.21
- Update to the Payment for Grandfathered Tribal Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) for Calendar Year (CY) 2021
[MLN Matters MM12202] – 04.12.21
- Repayment of COVID-19 Accelerated and Advance Payments Began on March 30, 2021
[MLN Matters SE21004] – 04.12.21
- Revised: Common Working File (CWF) Edits for Medicare Telehealth Services and Manual Update
[MLN Matters MM12068] – 04.12.21
- 4 Proposed FY 2020 Payment Rules – 04.09.21
- COVID-19 Vaccine Administration – No Out-of-Pocket Cost to Patients – 04.08.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, April 8, 2021 – 04.08.21
- The EDI Connection Spring 2021 Edition is now available – 04.06.21
- April is STD Awareness Month and April 11-17 is STD Awareness Week – 04.06.21
- April is Alcohol Awareness Month and April 7th is National Alcohol Screening Day – 04.06.21
- April is National Minority Health Month – 04.02.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, April 1, 2021 – 04.01.21
- CGS J15 Part A and Part B Presents: "An Evening Discussion on Facet Joint Intervention for Pain Management (L38773)" – 04.01.21
March 2021
- COVID-19: RHC and FQHC Lump Sum Payments – 03.31.21
- Temporary Claims Hold Pending Congressional Action to Extend 2% Sequester Reduction Suspension – 03.31.21
- The April 2021 J15 Medicare Bulletin is now available – 03.31.21
- Update to the Manual for Telephone Services, Physician Assistant (PA) Supervision, and Medical Record Documentation for Part B Services
[MLN Matters MM11862] – 03.30.21
- Common Working File (CWF) Edits for Medicare Telehealth Services and Manual Update
[MLN Matters MM12068] – 03.30.21
- Claims Processing Instructions for National Coverage Determination (NCD) 20.4 Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs)
[MLN Matters MM12104] – 03.30.21
- Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for July 2021
[MLN Matters MM12171] – 03.30.21
- New Provider Enrollment Administrative Action Authorities [MLN Matters SE21003] – 03.30.21
- Reminder: Cost Report Filing Extension – 03.25.21
- Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC), Claims Adjustment Reason Code (CARC), Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) & PC Print Update
[MLN Matters MM12102] – 03.25.21
- Quarterly Update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) - April 2021 Update
[MLN Matters MM12155] – 03.25.21
- Update to Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Payment Limits
[MLN Matters MM12185] – 03.25.21
- Implementation of Changes in the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) and Payment for Dialysis Furnished for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in ESRD Facilities for Calendar Year (CY) 2021
[MLN Matters MM12188] – 03.25.21
- April Quarterly Update for 2021 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
[MLN Matters MM12193] – 03.25.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, March 25, 2021 – 03.25.21
- April 2021 Release 'Dark Days' for the Common Working File (CWF) Hosts – 03.23.21
- April 2021 Part A Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 03.22.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, March 18, 2021 – 03.18.21
- Biden-Harris Administration Increases Medicare Payment for Life-Saving COVID-19 Vaccine – 03.15.21
- POE Virtual Road Show! Save the Dates! – 03.15.21
- CMS Updates Nursing Home Guidance with Revised Visitation Recommendations – 03.11.21
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, March 11, 2021 – 03.11.21
- April 2021 Update to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)
[MLN Matters MM12062] – 03.10.21
- Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule – Medicare Travel Allowance Fees for Collection of Specimens
[MLN Matters MM12140] – 03.10.21
- April 2021 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
[MLN Matters MM12175] – 03.10.21
- Quarterly Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment
[MLN Matters MM12178] – 03.10.21
- April 2021 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 22.1
[MLN Matters MM12187] – 03.10.21
- OPPS Payment Rate for HCPCS Code A9591 – 03.09.21
- Quarterly Update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) – April 2021 Update – 03.04.21
- MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, March 4, 2021 – 03.04.21
- March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – 03.04.21
- April 2021 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
[MLN Matters MM12133] – 03.04.21
- Billing for Services when Medicare is a Secondary Payer
[MLN Matters SE21002] – 03.04.21
- Review of Hospital Compliance with Medicare's Transfer Policy with the Resumption of Home Health Services & Other Information on Patient Discharge Status Codes
[MLN Matters SE21001] – 03.04.21
February 2021
- The March 2021 J15 Medicare Bulletin is now available – 02.26.21
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 25, 2021 – 02.25.21
- March 2021 Part A Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 02.23.21
- Practitioners! Are You Ordering Lower Limb Orthoses for Your Patients? – 02.19.21
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 18, 2021 – 02.18.21
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 02.11.21
- CGS J15 Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Regarding Platelet Rich Plasma for Non-Wound Care – 02.09.21
- February is American Heart Month – 02.09.21
- CGS EDI Enrollment Application Status Checker – 02.09.21
- myCGS Inbox Folders and Filtering are Now Available! – 02.04.21
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 4, 2021 – 02.04.21
- COVID-19 Vaccine and Monoclonal Antibody Infusion – Part A / HH&H Billing Guidance – 02.02.21
January 2021
- Collaborative Lower Limb Orthoses Webinar – 01.29.21
- The February 2021 J15 Medicare Bulletin is now available – 01.29.21
- Registration and Meeting Materials Now Available for February 11, 2021, Multi-Jurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC)/Subject Matter Expert Meeting Regarding Epidural Interventions for Chronic Pain Management – 01.28.21
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) PPS Changes
[MLN Matters MM11879] – 01.28.21
- Revised: Changes to the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) PRICER to Accept the New Outpatient Provider Specific File Supplemental Wage Index Fields, the Network Reduction Calculation and New Value Code for Time on Machine
[MLN Matters MM11871] – 01.28.21
- Revised: Updates to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Claims
[MLN Matters MM11992] – 01.28.21
- Revised: Implementation of Changes in the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) and Payment for Dialysis Furnished for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in ESRD Facilities for Calendar Year (CY) 2021
[MLN Matters MM12011] – 01.28.21
- Revised: International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD10) and Other Coding Revisions to National Coverage Determination (NCDs)--April 2021
[MLN Matters MM12027] – 01.28.21
- Revised: Calendar Year (CY) 2021 Annual Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment
[MLN Matters MM12080] – 01.28.21
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 28, 2021 – 01.28.21
- February 2021 Part A Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – 01.26.21
- Kentucky & Ohio Joint Teleconference/Webinar Open Public Draft/Revised LCD Discussion Meeting – February 23rd, 2021 – 01.21.21
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 21, 2021 – 01.21.21
- January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month – 01.20.21
- January is Cervical Health Awareness Month – 01.20.21
- Which myCGS Did You Access? – 01.19.21
- Redetermination Submission Checklist – 01.19.21
- Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and Initial Preventive Physical Examinations (IPPEs) versus "Routine Examinations" – 01.14.21
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 14, 2021 – 01.14.21
- Medicare Credit Balance Quarterly Reminder – 01.11.21
- Providers Making a Difference! – 01.11.21
- The 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
is now available on the CMS website. – 01.08.21
- Physician Fee Schedule Update – 01.07.21
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 7, 2021 – 01.07.21
- January 2021 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 22.0
[MLN Matters MM12114] – 01.06.21
- January 2021 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
[MLN Matters MM12120] – 01.06.21
- 2021 Annual Update to the Therapy Code List
[MLN Matters MM12126] – 01.06.21
- 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. – 01.06.21