2024 Part B News
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December 2024
- MLN Connects Newsletter: December 12, 2024 – 12.12.24
- January 2025 Release "Dark Days" – 12.10.24
- Prior Authorization Changes – 12.10.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: December 5, 2024 – 12.05.24
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November 2024
- MLN Connects Newsletter: November 27, 2024 – 11.27.24
- IRF Errors & Documentation Requirements – 11.26.24
- CERT Error: Patient Discharge Status Codes – 11.26.24
- CGS J15 Webinar on Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers – 11.26.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: November 21, 2024 – 11.21.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – December 2024 – 11.19.24
- Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers Multi-MAC Town Hall Meeting – 11.18.24
- CGS is Retiring Policy LCD L34055 Virtual Colonoscopy (CT Colonography) Effective 12/21/2024 – 11.15.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: November 14, 2024 – 11.14.24
- The 2025 Physician Fee Schedule is now available in PDF, CSV, and searchable formats. – 11.11.24
- 2025 Participation Enrollment & Fee Disclosure Information – 11.08.24
- Medicare Open Enrollment Event – 11.08.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: November 7, 2024 – 11.07.24
- IVR Beneficiary Eligibility – 11.05.24
- Reminder: Registration is still open for Policy Review – Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) – revised policy and Artificial Intelligence Enabled CT Based Quantitative Coronary Topography (AI-QCT)/Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA) scheduled for today November 1, 2024, at 1:00pm Eastern Time – 11.01.24
- Voluntary Refunds – Calendar Year 2024 – 11.01.24
October 2024
- MLN Connects Newsletter: October 31, 2024 – 10.31.24
- Collaborative Lower Limb Orthoses Webinar Coming December 17! – 10.29.24
- 2025 Amount in Controversy for ALJ Hearings or Federal District Court Reviews – 10.29.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: October 24, 2024 – 10.24.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – November 2024 – 10.22.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: October 17, 2024 – 10.17.24
- CR13829: Technical Revision Only to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02), Chapter 15, Section 50.4.2 – 10.15.24
- Ohio Open Public Draft/Revised LCD Discussion Meeting: October 30th – 10.11.24
- Kentucky Open Public Draft/Revised LCD Discussion Meeting: October 29th – 10.11.24
- Upcoming Educational Event: "Check-in With CGS" – 10.11.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: October 10, 2024 – 10.10.24
- Payment Allowances for PrEP Using Antiretroviral Therapy to Prevent HIV Infection – 10.04.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: October 3, 2024 – 10.03.24
- The 4th Quarter 2024 Ambulatory Surgical Center fee schedule is now available – 10.03.24
- The 3rd Quarter 2024 Ambulatory Surgical Center fee schedule has been updated – 10.03.24
- The 4th Quarter 2024 ASC Drug fees are now available – 10.03.24
- The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Quarter 2024 ASC Drug fees have been revised – 10.03.24
- The 3rd Quarter 2023 ASC Drug fees have been revised – 10.03.24
September 2024
- The 4th Quarter 2024 Payment Allowance Limits for Average Sales Price (ASP) Drugs are now available – 09.27.24
- The 4th Quarter 2024 Payment Allowance Limits for Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) Drugs are now available – 09.27.24
- Registration Is Still Open for the 2024 Home Health and Hospice Medicare Administrative Collaborative Summit – 09.26.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: September 26, 2024 – 09.26.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – October 2024 – 09.24.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: September 19, 2024 – 09.19.24
- Reminder: Annual DDE/PPTN Recertification Is Past Due – 09.17.24
- Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting: SRT for the Treatment of NMSC – October 17, 2024 – 09.17.24
- Repeat Nail Avulsions CPT® 11730 and 11732 – 09.16.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: September 12, 2024 – 09.12.24
- Reminder: Medicare Guidelines Regarding Orders – 09.05.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: September 5, 2024 – 09.05.24
- Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database – October 2024 Update – 09.03.24
August 2024
- MLN Connects Newsletter: August 29, 2024 – 08.29.24
- CERT Error: Insufficient Documentation for Cardiac Procedures – 08.29.24
- CERT Error: Chiropractic Services – 08.29.24
- October 2024 Release "Dark Days" – 08.27.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – September 2024 – 08.27.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: August 22, 2024 – 08.22.24
- 2024 Home Health and Hospice Medicare Administrative Contractor Collaborative Summit! – 08.20.24
- Attention: CGS J15 Part A and Part B Medicare Providers – MolDx Local Coverage Determination Statement – 08.16.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: August 15, 2024 – 08.15.24
- Changes to Prior Authorization for Facet Joint Interventions – 08.15.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: August 8, 2024 – 08.08.24
- Registration Is Still Open for the 2024 Home Health and Hospice Medicare Administrative Collaborative Summit – 08.05.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: August 1, 2024 – 08.01.24
- Reminder: Annual DDE/PPTN Recertification Is Due – 08.01.24
July 2024
- ACE Smart Edits to Discontinue on August 31, 2024 – 07.30.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 25, 2024 – 07.25.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – August 2024 – 07.22.24
- Principles of Study Design – 07.22.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 18, 2024 – 07.18.24
- Proper Billing of Tuberculosis Tests – 07.16.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 11, 2024 – 07.11.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 3, 2024 – 07.03.24
- Physicians/Practitioners! Are You Ordering PAP Devices for Your Patients? – 07.02.24
- Prompt Payment Interest Rate for July – December 2024 – 07.02.24
- Reminder: Annual DDE/PPTN Recertification Is Due – 07.02.24
- Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting – MoIDX: Biomarker Risk Stratification Testing in DCIS: July 15, 2024 – 07.02.24
- The 3rd Quarter 2024 Payment Allowance Limits for Average Sales Price (ASP) Drugs are now available – 07.02.24
- The 3rd Quarter 2024 Payment Allowance Limits for Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) Drugs are now available – 07.02.24
- Utilizing Modifier KX for Medicare Dental Claims – 07.01.24
July 2024
- ACE Smart Edits to Discontinue on August 31, 2024 – 07.30.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 25, 2024 – 07.25.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – August 2024 – 07.22.24
- Principles of Study Design – 07.22.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 18, 2024 – 07.18.24
- Proper Billing of Tuberculosis Tests – 07.16.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 11, 2024 – 07.11.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 3, 2024 – 07.03.24
- Physicians/Practitioners! Are You Ordering PAP Devices for Your Patients? – 07.02.24
- Prompt Payment Interest Rate for July – December 2024 – 07.02.24
- Reminder: Annual DDE/PPTN Recertification Is Due – 07.02.24
- Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting – MoIDX: Biomarker Risk Stratification Testing in DCIS: July 15, 2024 – 07.02.24
- The 3rd Quarter 2024 Payment Allowance Limits for Average Sales Price (ASP) Drugs are now available – 07.02.24
- The 3rd Quarter 2024 Payment Allowance Limits for Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) Drugs are now available – 07.02.24
- Utilizing Modifier KX for Medicare Dental Claims – 07.01.24
June 2024
- Ascension Health Cyber Related Incident – 06.27.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: June 27, 2024 – 06.27.24
- The 3rd Quarter 2024 Ambulatory Surgical Center fee schedule is now available – 06.27.24
- The March 9, 2024 Ambulatory Surgical Center fee schedule has been updated – 06.27.24
- The 1st Quarter Ambulatory Surgical Center fee schedule has been updated – 06.27.24
- The 3rd Quarter 2024 ASC Drug fees are now available – 06.27.24
- The 1st and 2nd Quarter 2024 ASC Drug fees have been revised – 06.27.24
- The 3rd and 4th Quarter 2023 ASC Drug fees have been revised – 06.27.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – July 2024 – 06.25.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: June 20, 2024 – 06.20.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: June 13, 2024 – 06.13.24
- Cervical Fusion with Disc Removal and Prior Authorization Update – 06.10.24
- CGS J15 Part A and Part B Facet Revision and Cervical Fusion Policy – 06.10.24
- Billing Reminders for Codes 99304-99310 – 06.10.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: June 6, 2024 – 06.06.24
- July 2024 Release "Dark Days" – 06.04.24
- Testing for Medicare Dental (837D Format) Claims – 06.04.24
May 2024
- Kentucky & Ohio Open Public Draft/Revised LCD Discussion Meeting: June 18, 2024 – 05.30.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: May 30, 2024 – 05.30.24
- Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database – July 2024 Update – 05.23.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – June 2024 – 05.28.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: May 23, 2024 – 05.23.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: May 16, 2024 – 05.16.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: May 9, 2024 – 05.09.24
- CGS J15 Part A & B Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Roadshow – 05.03.24
- Coming Soon: Annual DDE/PPTN Recertification – 05.02.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: May 2, 2024 – 05.02.24
April 2024
- Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension, for Suprachoroidal Use (Xipere™) Billing and Coding Instructions – 04.30.24
- Billing for Leqembi – 04.30.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: April 25, 2024 – 04.26.24
- Kentucky & Ohio Special Open Public Draft LCD Discussion: May 16, 2024 – Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers and Minimally Invasive Arthrodesis of the Sacroiliac Joint – 04.25.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: April 25, 2024 – 04.25.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – May 2024 – 04.23.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: April 18, 2024 – 04.18.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: April 11, 2024 – 04.11.24
- Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation & Management (E/M) Services: Reminders and Updates – 04.09.24
- CERT Error: Patient Discharge Status Codes – 04.04.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: April 4, 2024 – 04.04.24
- Your Voice Matters to CGS Customer Support! – 04.02.24
- System Issues Affecting myCGS, IVR, and the Customer Support – 04.01.24
March 2024
- The 2nd Quarter 2024 Payment Allowance Limits for Average Sales Price (ASP) Drugs are now available – 03.29.23
- The 2nd Quarter 2024 Payment Allowance Limits for Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) Drugs are now available – 03.29.23
- The 2nd Quarter 2024 Ambulatory Surgical Center fee schedule is now available – 03.28.24
- The March 9 2024 Ambulatory Surgical Center fee schedule update is now available – 03.28.24
- The 1st Quarter Ambulatory Surgical Center fee schedule has been revised – 03.28.24
- The 2nd Quarter 2024 ASC Drug fees are now available – 03.28.24
- The 1st Quarter 2024 ASC Drug fees have been revised – 03.28.24
- The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Quarter 2023 ASC Drug fees have been revised – 03.28.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: March 28, 2024 – 03.28.24
- CGS J15 Part B Question and Answer Session – 03.19.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: March 14, 2024 – 03.14.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: March 7, 2024 – 03.07.24
February 2024
- New Online J15 DDE PPTN Application/Reactivation Form – 02.29.24
- Provider Enrollment for Marriage and Family Therapists & Mental Health Counselors! – 02.29.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: February 29, 2024 – 02.29.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – March 2024 – 02.27.24
- April 2024 Release "Dark Days" – 02.27.24
- CGS J15 Part A and B Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L39656/A59480 Trigger Point Injection Policy Webinar – 02.23.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: February 22, 2024 – 02.22.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: February 15, 2024 – 02.15.24
- Join us on February 29th for our live J15 webinar – Navigating the RAC Process! – 02.08.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: February 8, 2024 – 02.08.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: February 1, 2024 – 02.01.24
January 2024
- Avoid CERT No Documentation Errors – 01.30.24
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – February 2024 – 01.30.24
- 277CA Report CGS ACE Smart Edits Listing – 01.30.24
- 2024 Medicare Participating Physicians/Suppliers Directory (MEDPARD) – 01.30.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: Jan 25, 2024 – 01.25.24
- CGS Search Engine Experiencing Temporary Outage – 01.24.24
- The 2024 LCD/Medical Policies Stakeholder Meetings schedule is available – 01.18.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: Jan 18, 2024 – 01.18.24
- Kentucky & Ohio Open Public Draft/Revised LCD Discussion Meeting: February 13, 2024 – 01.16.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: Jan 11, 2024 – 01.11.24
- MLN Connects Newsletter: Jan 4, 2024 – 01.04.24
- Prompt Payment Interest Rate for January – June 2024 – 01.04.24
- Your Voice Matters to CGS Customer Support! – 01.04.24