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A/B DME Collaborative Spinal Orthoses Webinar - 12/08/2026 sep 25, 2026
MLN Connects - September 24, 2026 sep 24, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Next-Generation Sequencing Lab-Developed Tests for Myeloid Malignancies and Suspected Myeloid Malignancies (A57891) - R14 - Effective October 1, 2026 sep 24, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Next-Generation Sequencing for Solid Tumors (A57901) - R10 - Effective May 17, 2020 sep 24, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Testing for Identification and Management of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis (A59872) - R3 - Effective October 1, 2026 sep 24, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Genetic Testing in Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease (A59868) - R3 - Effective October 1, 2026 sep 24, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment (A57037) - R9 - Effective October 1, 2026 sep 24, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (A60217) - R1 - Effective October 1, 2026 sep 24, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: BCR-ABL (A55595) - R3 - Effective September 24, 2026 sep 24, 2026
Avoid Common CMS 2540-24 Cost Report Errors sep 23, 2026
2026 CMS National Provider Enrollment Conference (NPEC) sep 17, 2026
Inpatient & Long-Term Care Hospital PPS: FY 2027 Changes CR14592 sep 17, 2026
MLN Connects - September 17, 2026 sep 17, 2026
Peripheral Nerve Injections and Procedures for Chronic Pain Final LCD - Effective November 1, 2026 sep 17, 2026
Nerve Blockade for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neuropathy Retirement - Effective October 31, 2026 sep 17, 2026
Billing and Coding: Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management (A58403) - R9 - Effective September 17, 2026 sep 17, 2026
Billing and Coding MolDX Testing of Multiple Genes (A58120) - R5 - Effective September 17, 2026 sep 17, 2026
CMS Announces Public Health Emergency (PHE) Hawaii Storms sep 16, 2026
MSP Claim Processing for CARC CR14553 sep 11, 2026
MLN Connects - September 10, 2026 sep 10, 2026
Provider Enrollment Common Application Errors Webinar - 10/21/2026 sep 10, 2026
California Exclusive: IRF Review Choice Demonstration - Cycle 1 Trends and Observations Webinar - 10/29/2026 sep 10, 2026
Remittance Advice Webinar - 10/22/2026 sep 10, 2026
Quarterly Medicare Updates - After Hours Webinar - 10/08/2026 sep 10, 2026
Quarterly Medicare Updates Webinar - 10/06/2026 sep 10, 2026
Partial Hospitalization Program: Download Your 2025 PEPPER sep 10, 2026
Billing and Coding: Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitor (I-CGM) (A58133) - R8 - Effective September 10, 2026 sep 10, 2026
Low Volume Payment Adjustment (LVPA) Request Submissions Now Being Accepted sep 09, 2026
CMS IRF Provider Education Webinar: FY 2027 IRF Final Rule Updates sep 04, 2026
National Coverage Determination 210.3: Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests - Non-Invasive Biomarker Testing CR14581 sep 03, 2026
HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facilities Consolidated Billing Enforcement: October 2026 Quarterly Update CR14561 sep 03, 2026
Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting Announcement - MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in DCIS (L40144): October 13, 2026, 2-4pm ET sep 03, 2026
MLN Connects - September 3, 2026 sep 03, 2026
Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility Services: Prevent Claim Denials sep 02, 2026
Encelto Cell Gene Therapy Drug: Get Billing Guidance sep 02, 2026
Portal, IVR and Customer Service Limited Availability on October 2 - 4, 2026 sep 01, 2026
Multiple MolDX Proposed LCDs - Published for Review and Comments ago 31, 2026
MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in DCIS (L40144): October 13, 2026- 1pm - 3pm CT ago 28, 2026
ICD-10 & Other Coding Revisions to NCDs: January 2027 Update (2 of 2) CR14570 ago 27, 2026
CLFS & CLIA HCPCS Codes, Waived Tests & Reasonable Charge Payments: October 2026 Quarterly Update CR14529 ago 27, 2026
Multiple MolDX Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Open Public Meeting - October 6, 2026 ago 27, 2026
MLN Connects - August 27, 2026 ago 27, 2026
MolDX: Genetic Testing for Hypercoagulability/Thrombophilia (Factor V Leiden, Factor II Prothrombin, and MTHFR) (L36155) Retirement - Effective October 11, 2026 ago 27, 2026
MolDX Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Finalized - Effective October 12, 2026 ago 27, 2026
LTACH: Download Your FY 2025 PEPPER ago 26, 2026
IRF: Download Your FY 2025 PEPPER ago 26, 2026
IPF: Download Your 2025 PEPPER ago 24, 2026
Avoid Common Therapy Documentation Errors ago 20, 2026
MLN Connects - August 20, 2026 ago 20, 2026
ICD-10 & Other Coding Revisions to NCDs January 2027 Update (1 of 2) CR14537 ago 20, 2026
Sequestration Calculation Error - Resolved 08/19/2026 Alert ago 19, 2026
Supporting Diagnoses for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) ago 14, 2026
Allergy Diagnostic Testing Final LCD - Effective September 27, 2026 ago 13, 2026
MS-DRGs Subject to IPPS Replaced Devices Policy: FY 2027 Update CR14519 ago 13, 2026
Medicare Part A Cost Report Overpayments: Default Recoupment Date Extension CR14457 ago 13, 2026
IRF PPS: FY 2027 Web Pricer Update CR14544 ago 13, 2026
MLN Connects - August 13, 2026 ago 13, 2026
Temporary Nontherapeutic Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring Devices (L40255) - R1 - Effective August 13, 2026 ago 13, 2026
Billing and Coding: Wound and Ulcer Care (A58565) - R14 - Effective August 13, 2026 ago 13, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Lab-Developed Tests for Inherited Cancer Syndromes in Patients with Cancer (A58679) - R13 - Effective August 13, 2026 ago 13, 2026
Prolia J0897 - Avoid Common Documentation Errors ago 12, 2026
National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Webinar - 09/29/2026 ago 12, 2026
HHA: Download Your 2025 PEPPER ago 11, 2026
MLN Connects - August 6, 2026 ago 06, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Testing for Solid Organ Allograft Rejection (A60152) - R1 - Effective August 30, 2026 ago 06, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Lab-Developed Tests for Inherited Cancer Syndromes in Patients with Cancer (A58679) - R12 - Effective August 6, 2026 ago 06, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Minimal Residual Disease Testing for Solid Tumor Cancers (A58454) - R19 - Effective April 6, 2026 ago 06, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (A58720) - R36 - Effective August 6, 2026 ago 06, 2026
Provider Alert: PET Scan Claims Processing Updates ago 06, 2026
Billing and Coding: Electrocardiograms (A57326) - R12 - Effective October 1, 2023 ago 06, 2026
ICD-10 Diagnosis Coding Specificity Requirements ago 04, 2026
Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories: Act Now Before Reporting Period Ends ago 03, 2026
MLN Connects Special Edition: 3 Final Payment Rules - August 3, 2026 ago 03, 2026
MLN Connects - July 30, 2026 jul 30, 2026
Billing and Coding: Platelet Rich Plasma Injections for Non-Wound Injections (A58788) - R4 - Effective September 11, 2025 jul 30, 2026
2026 Quarter 3: MolDX CPT/HCPCS Billing and Coding Article Updates - Effective July 1, 2026 jul 30, 2026
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Pharmacogenomics Testing (A57384) - R21 - Effective July 1, 2026 jul 30, 2026
Medicare A News JE July 2026 Bulletin - Now Available jul 23, 2026
MLN Connects - July 23, 2026 jul 23, 2026
Collaborative DME Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment Webinar Webinar - 09/23/2026 jul 22, 2026
HCPCS Codes Used for HH CB Enforcement: October 2026 Quarterly Update CR14510 jul 16, 2026
MLN Connects - July 16, 2026 jul 16, 2026
Local Coverage Determination and Associated Billing and Coding Article Retirement - Effective August 29, 2026 jul 16, 2026
MolDX: Molecular Testing for Solid Organ Allograft Rejection (L40060) - Effective August 30, 2026 jul 16, 2026
Self-Administered Drug Exclusion List (A53032) - R47 - Effective August 29, 2026 jul 16, 2026
Notice Regarding MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in DCIS, DL40144 jul 10, 2026
DMEPOS Fee Schedule: July 2026 Quarterly Update CR14513 jul 09, 2026
Laboratory NCD Edit Software: October 2026 Update CR14536 jul 09, 2026
MLN Connects - July 9, 2026 jul 09, 2026
Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting Announcement - Biomarkers Utilized in the Diagnosis of Synucleinopathies - August 20, 2026, 2-4pm CT jul 09, 2026
MLN Connects - July 2, 2026 jul 02, 2026
Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pumps for Chronic Pain (A55239) - R26 - Effective July 1, 2026 jul 02, 2026
July 2026 CPT/HCPCS Billing and Coding Article Update - Effective July 1, 2026 jul 02, 2026
New Identity Management System Sign-In Experience jul 01, 2026
Ultrasound Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Tutorial mar 13, 2026