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End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) A and B Coverage Webinar - 11/19/2024 Oct 10, 2024
AB Drugs and Biologicals Part 2 - Outpatient Hydration, Infusions, Documentation and Post-Pay Reviewers Webinar - 11/19/2024 Oct 10, 2024
Laboratory Claims and How to Avoid Denials Webinar - 11/14/2024 Oct 10, 2024
October 2024 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files CR13679 Oct 10, 2024
Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion (A59624) - R2 - Effective September 29, 2024 Oct 10, 2024
MLN Connects - October 10, 2024 Oct 10, 2024
2024 Q4 MolDX CPT/HCPCS Billing and Coding Article Updates - Effective October 1, 2024 Oct 10, 2024
Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care (A57224) - R16 - Effective October 1, 2024 Oct 10, 2024
Clinical Trials and Claim Submission Oct 08, 2024
Disable Beneficiary Eligibility Information from MAC IVR Systems CR13754 Oct 03, 2024
Technical Revision Only to the MBP Manual, Pub 100-02, Chapter 15, section 50.4.2 CR13829 Oct 03, 2024
RARC, CARC, MREP and PC Print Update CR13633 Oct 03, 2024
2024 Q4 MolDX CPT/HCPCS Billing and Coding Article Updates - Effective October 1, 2024 Oct 03, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: ApoE Genotype (A55094) Retirement - Effective September 27, 2024 Oct 03, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Minimal Residual Disease Testing for Hematologic Cancers (A58997)- R7 - Effective October 1, 2024 Oct 03, 2024
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Clinic Webinar - 11/19/2024 Oct 03, 2024
MLN Connects - October 3, 2024 Oct 03, 2024
Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pumps for Chronic Pain (A55239) - R18 - Effective October 1, 2024 Oct 03, 2024
2024 CPT/HCPCS Local Coverage Article (LCA) Updates Oct 03, 2024
2024 ICD-10 Billing and Coding Article Updates - Effective October 1, 2024 Oct 03, 2024
Care Management Services Webinar - 11/07/2024 Oct 03, 2024
AB Drugs and Biologicals-Outpatient Overview and Billing Webinar - 11/12/2024 Oct 03, 2024
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Denials Alert Oct 02, 2024
CLIA Lab B7 Denials Alert Oct 01, 2024
Proper Billing of Tuberculosis Test, CPT code 86481 Sep 27, 2024
DMEPOS Fee Schedule: October 2024 Quarterly Update CR13774 Sep 26, 2024
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Place of Service (POS) 10 Denials - Resolved 09/26/24 Alert Sep 26, 2024
MolDX: Percepta® Bronchial Genomic Classifier (L36886) Retirement - September 22, 2024 Sep 26, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Minimal Residual Disease Testing for Solid Tumor Cancers (A58454)- R8 - Effective September 26, 2024 Sep 26, 2024
Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Final LCD - Effective November 17, 2024 Sep 26, 2024
MLN Connects - September 26, 2024 Sep 26, 2024
Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs) (A57161) - R4 - Effective October 1, 2015 Sep 26, 2024
Self-Administered Drug Exclusion List (A53032) - R39 - Effective September 11, 2024 Sep 26, 2024
Multijurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) For The Treatment Of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) - Bibliography Sep 24, 2024
Purged Claim Request Now Available Sep 24, 2024
Incarcerated Claim Denials Alert Sep 20, 2024
Get your CEUs here - Noridian's Virtual Educational Symposium September 18-19 Sep 20, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: BCR-ABL (A55595)- R5 - Effective September 19, 2024 Sep 19, 2024
MLN Connects - September 19, 2024 Sep 19, 2024
Urine Drug Testing - Published for Review and Comments Sep 19, 2024
Ambulatory Surgical Center Webinar - 10/24/2024 Sep 18, 2024
Ambulance Mass Immunization and Pharmacy Enrollments Webinar - 10/23/2024 Sep 18, 2024
Ambulance Orders and Documentation Webinar - 10/22/2024 Sep 18, 2024
Noridian Molecular Diagnostic (MolDX) Updates from Provider Suggestion Sep 17, 2024
Portal, IVR and Customer Service Limited Availability on October 4 - 6, 2024 Sep 16, 2024
Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting Announcement - Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) - October 17, 2024, 2 - 4 p.m. CT Sep 13, 2024
Multijurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) - Agenda Sep 13, 2024
Multijurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) For The Treatment Of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) - Key Questions Sep 13, 2024
CSC and CSCC Update CR13206 Sep 12, 2024
Quarterly Update to the NCCI PTP Edits, Version 30.3, Effective October 1, 2024 CR13665 Sep 12, 2024
Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Webinar - 10/16/2024 Sep 12, 2024
Changes to the Laboratory NCD Edit Software: January 2025 Update CR13785 Sep 12, 2024
Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Update - October 2024 CR13800 Sep 12, 2024
RSNAT PA Model Operational Changes Regarding Expedited Requests and Review Timeframes CR13711 Sep 12, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Blood Product Molecular Antigen Typing (A57124) - R5 - Effective October 1, 2024 Sep 12, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Genetic Testing for BCR-ABL Negative Myeloproliferative Disease (A57421) - R11 - Effective October 1, 2024 Sep 12, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Lab-Developed Tests for Inherited Cancer Syndromes in Patients with Cancer (A58679) - R7 - Effective October 1, 2024 Sep 12, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Minimal Residual Disease Testing for Hematologic Cancers (A58996) - R6 - Effective October 1, 2024 Sep 12, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Next-Generation Sequencing Lab-Developed Tests for Myeloid Malignancies and Suspected Myeloid Malignancies (A57891) - R8 - Effective October 1, 2024 Sep 12, 2024
MLN Connects Newsletter: Sept 12, 2024 Sep 12, 2024
Self-Administered Drug Exclusion List (A53032) - R38 - Effective June 4, 2015 Sep 12, 2024
Recoupment Overpayment Debt Collection Timeline - On-Demand Tutorials Available Sep 06, 2024
Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement CR13732 Sep 05, 2024
New Waived Tests CR13757 Sep 05, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: bioTheranostics Cancer TYPE ID® Update (A54386) - R11 - Effective October 1, 2024 Sep 05, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Repeat Germline Testing (A57331) - R13 - Effective September 5, 2024 Sep 05, 2024
MLN Connects - September 5, 2024 Sep 05, 2024
Medicare & Mental Health Coverage - Revised Sep 03, 2024
Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement - On-Demand Tutorials Available Aug 30, 2024
CLIA Lab B7 Denials - Resolved 08/29/24 Alert Aug 30, 2024
National Coverage Determination 110.23: Allogeneic HSCT - Revised CR13604 Aug 29, 2024
Annual Wellness Visit: SDOH Risk Assessment - Revised CR13486 Aug 29, 2024
Revisions to Medicare Part B Coverage of Pneumococcal Vaccinations Policy CR13750 Aug 29, 2024
Complex Add-on Code G2211 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Aug 29, 2024
Intervertebral Disc Repair - Published for Review and Comments Aug 29, 2024
Open Meeting Announcement Intervertebral Disc Repair - October 7, 2024 Aug 29, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (A58720)- R20 - Effective October 1, 2024 Aug 29, 2024
Open Meeting Announcement - Multiple MolDX Policies MolDX: Molecular Testing for Identification and Management of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis and MolDX: Genetic Testing for Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease - October 10, 2024 Aug 29, 2024
Multiple MolDX Policies- MolDX: Molecular Testing for Identification and Management of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis and MolDX: Genetic Testing for Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease - Published for Review and Comments Aug 29, 2024
MLN Connects - August 29, 2024 Aug 29, 2024
Recoupment: Overpayment Debt Collection Timeframe - On-Demand Tutorials Available Aug 28, 2024
Prior Authorization Facet Joint Intervention for Pain Management -On-Demand Tutorials Available Aug 27, 2024
Facet Joint Intervention for Pain Management Coding - On-Demand Tutorials Available Aug 27, 2024
Evaluation and Management Modifiers - On-Demand Tutorials Available Aug 23, 2024
Medicare as Secondary Payer (MSP) Recoupment: Voluntary Refunds - On-Demand Tutorials Available Aug 23, 2024
Influenza Vaccine Payment Allowances - Annual Update for 2024-2025 Season CR13718 Aug 22, 2024
MLN Connects - August 22, 2024 Aug 22, 2024
MolDX: Molecular Biomarker Testing to Guide Targeted Therapy Selection in Rheumatoid Arthritis (L39467) - R1 - Effective August 22, 2024 Aug 22, 2024
Temporary Disruption to External Print and Mail Services - Resolved 08/19/24 Alert Aug 19, 2024
MolDX: Molecular Testing for Solid Organ Allograft Rejection Aug 16, 2024
Quarterly Update to the MPFS Database - October 2024 Update CR13740 Aug 15, 2024
ICD-10 & Other Coding Revisions to National Coverage Determinations: January 2025 Update CR13706 Aug 15, 2024
MLN Connects - August 15, 2024 Aug 15, 2024
Home Infusion Therapy Enrollment Webinar - 09/18/2024 Aug 13, 2024
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Enrollment Webinar - 09/11/2024 Aug 13, 2024
Correctly Billing DEX® Diagnostics Exchange Registry Z-Codes and Molecular Diagnostic Services Program (MolDX) Appeals Newsletter Part 12 Aug 12, 2024
Noridian Molecular Diagnostic Service New Look Aug 09, 2024
MLN Connects - August 8, 2024 Aug 08, 2024
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Finalized - Effective September 22, 2024 Aug 08, 2024
Register Today - Noridian's Educational Symposium September 18-19, 2024 Aug 06, 2024