MLN Connects - December 19, 2024

MLN Connects Newsletter: Dec 19, 2024

News

  • MBI Lookup Tools: CMS Seeks Input by February 17
  • CMS Roundup (December 13, 2024)
  • Long-Term Care Hospital Provider Preview Reports: Review by January 15
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Provider Preview Reports: Review by January 15
  • Medicare Advantage Organizations & Prescription Drug Plans: Comment on Draft Medicare Transaction Facilitator Agreements by January 31
  • Health Professional Shortage Area: CY 2025 Bonus Payments
  • Home Health Quality Reporting Program: Final OASIS-E1 Instruments & Manual
  • Quarterly Credit Balance Reports No Longer Required

Compliance

  • Immunosuppressive Drugs: Prevent Claim Denials

Claims, Pricers, & Codes

  • HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Coding Updates
  • Coding for Appropriate Use Criteria Program for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Ends December 31
  • Federally Qualified Health Center Prospective Payment System: CY 2025 Pricer
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing: CY 2025 HCPCS Codes

MLN Matters® Articles

  • CY 2025 Update: DMEPOS Fee Schedule
  • National Coverage Determination 210.15: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention

From Our Federal Partners

  • CHAMPVA Policy on Weight Loss Medications Effective January 1
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