An Omnibus CR Covering: (1) Removal of Two NCD, (2) Updates to the MNT Policy, and (3) Updates to the PR, CR, and ICR Conditions of Coverage

MLN Matters Number: MM12613
Related CR Release Date: February 18, 2022
Related CR Transmittal Number: R11272CP, R11272NCD, and R11272BP
Related Change Request (CR) Number: 12613
Effective Date: January 1, 2022 (by statute)
Implementation Date: July 5, 2022

CR 12613 tells you about:

  • Removal of 2 National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) (NCD 180.2 and NCD 220.6)
  • Updates to the Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) policy
  • Updates to the conditions of coverage for Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR), Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR), and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR)
  • Make sure your billing staff knows about these changes.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)12613.

Last Updated Mar 03 , 2022