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MLN Connects - April 14, 2025 Apr 14, 2025
MLN Connects - April 11, 2025 Apr 11, 2025
Hospital OPPS: April 2025 Update CR13993 Apr 11, 2025
DMEPOS Fee Schedule: April 2025 Quarterly Update CR13990 Apr 11, 2025
ICD-10 & Other Coding Revisions to NCDs: July 2025 Update CR13939 Apr 11, 2025
National Ambulance Provider and Supplier Coalition Meeting: May 22, 2025 Apr 11, 2025
Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pumps for Chronic Pain (A55239) - R20 - Effective April 1, 2025 Apr 11, 2025
Radiation Treatment Management Billing Webinar - 05/20/2025 Apr 09, 2025
Podiatry and Routine Footcare Webinar - 05/20/2025 Apr 09, 2025
Mental Health Documentation Webinar - 05/22/2025 Apr 09, 2025
Medicare B News JE January 2025 Bulletin - Now Available Apr 08, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Testing for Solid Organ Allograft Rejection (A58168) - R9 - Effective April 1, 2025 Apr 04, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Diagnostic Tests (MDT) (A57526) - R22 - Effective April 1, 2025 Apr 04, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Proteomics Testing (A59641) - R8 - Effective April 1, 2025 Apr 04, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Next-Generation Sequencing for Solid Tumors (A57901) - R7 - Effective April 1, 2025 Apr 04, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Repeat Germline Testing (A57331) - R16 - Effective April 1, 2025 Apr 04, 2025
MLN Connects - April 3, 2025 Apr 04, 2025
Billing and Coding: Leadless Pacemakers (A59819) - R3 - Effective October 08, 2024 Apr 03, 2025
Mental Health Basics Webinar - 05/14/2025 Apr 02, 2025
Radiation Oncology Overview and Policies Webinar - 05/13/2025 Apr 02, 2025
Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement Webinar - 05/14/2025 Apr 02, 2025
Roster Billing for Hepatitis B: July 2025 Release - Revised CR13937 Mar 28, 2025
Improving Payment Accuracy for Physician Services in SNFs CR13767 Mar 28, 2025
HCPCS Codes & CLIA Edits: April 2025 CR13959 Mar 28, 2025
CLFS & Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment: April 2025 Quarterly Update CR13966 Mar 28, 2025
April 2025 CPT/HCPCS Billing and Coding Article Updates Mar 28, 2025
Associate Counselors Under Incident To Mar 28, 2025
MLN Connects - March 27, 2025 Mar 28, 2025
Proper Submission of DEX Z-Code® for Molecular Diagnostic Services (MolDX) Claims Mar 27, 2025
Documentation Required for Provider Enrollment Webinar - 05/07/2025 Mar 26, 2025
Part B Ask The Contractor Meeting (ACM) Webinar - 05/07/2025 Mar 26, 2025
MLN Connects - March 25, 2025 Mar 25, 2025
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) 2025 Changes Mar 24, 2025
Billing and Coding: Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management (A58993) - R4 - Effective June 19, 2022 Mar 20, 2025
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) for Diabetic Wounds Mar 20, 2025
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Adjustments - Resolved 03/19/25 Alert Mar 19, 2025
Noridian and CMS Web Tour Webinar - 04/24/2025 Mar 19, 2025
Provider Enrollment Tips for Addresses, Site Visits, and More Webinar - 04/30/2025 Mar 19, 2025
Enrollment Rebuttals Reconsiderations and CAPs Webinar - 04/23/2025 Mar 19, 2025
JW/JZ Modifier Denials - Resolved 03/18/25 Alert Mar 18, 2025
Billing and Coding: Guardant360® (A58192) Retirement - Effective December 25, 2022 Mar 17, 2025
Facet Joint Intervention for Pain Management - On-Demand Tutorials Available Mar 14, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (A58720)- R24- Effective March 13, 2025 Mar 14, 2025
MolDX: Prometheus IBD sgi Diagnostic Policy (L37299) - R8 - Effective March 13, 2025 Mar 14, 2025
MolDX: Molecular Testing for Risk Stratification of Thyroid Nodules (L39682) - R1 - Effective March 13, 2025 Mar 14, 2025
MolDX: Molecular Testing for Detection of Upper Gastrointestinal Metaplasia, Dysplasia, and Neoplasia (L39262) - R1 - Effective March 13, 2025 Mar 14, 2025
MLN Connects - March 13, 2025 Mar 13, 2025
Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Updated Noridian On-Demand Tutorials Available Mar 12, 2025
Multiple Billing and Coding Article Retirement - Effective March 13, 2025 Mar 12, 2025
Updated Noridian On-Demand Tutorials Available Mar 11, 2025
Enrollment Letters and Requests for Information Webinar - 04/16/2025 Mar 11, 2025
Therapy Services: Get Updates for CY 2025 Mar 10, 2025
MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors (L39230) - R1 - Effective March 6, 2025 Mar 07, 2025
MLN Connects - March 6, 2025 Mar 07, 2025
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) On Demand Tutorial Available Mar 07, 2025
MLN Connects - February 28, 2025 Mar 03, 2025
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) - Webinar On Demand Recording Available Feb 27, 2025
Intervertebral Disc Repair Final LCD - Effective April 13, 2025 Feb 27, 2025
MLN Connects - February 24, 2025 Feb 24, 2025
New Place of Service (POS) Code 66 - “PACE Center” CR13749 Feb 21, 2025
Medical Records Requirements for Redetermination Feb 21, 2025
Policy Revision(s) for Local Coverage Determinations - Effective February 14, 2025 Feb 20, 2025
Travel Allowance Fees for Specimen Collection - 2025 Updates CR13947 Feb 14, 2025
HCPCS Codes Used for SNF CB Enforcement: April 2025 Quarterly Update CR13945 Feb 14, 2025
Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Update - January 2025 CR13934 Feb 14, 2025
MLN Connects - February 14, 2025 Feb 14, 2025
Patient Eligibility Unavailable on Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Feb 13, 2025
Outpatient Therapy Webinar on Demand Available Feb 13, 2025
Tips to Having a Successful New Year with Fewer Appeals - Appeals Newsletter Part 16 Feb 13, 2025
CMS Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Feb 11, 2025
Skin Substitutes - LCD Review Webinar - 09/18/2025 Feb 10, 2025
Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) - Published for Review and Comments Feb 10, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Minimal Residual Disease Testing for Solid Tumor Cancers (A58454) - R9 - Effective November 18, 2024 Feb 10, 2025
MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (L39001) - R3 - Effective January 30, 2025 Feb 06, 2025
Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Informational Letter Versus Demand Letter - Appeals Newsletter Part 15 Feb 05, 2025
COBA Crossover Letters Available on NMP Feb 05, 2025
Initial Certification and Recertification Outpatient Therapy - New Exception Jan 30, 2025
Billing and Coding: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (A57948) - R4 - Effective December 1, 2024 Jan 30, 2025
ASC Claim Hold Until 01/28/25 - Resolved 01/29/25 Alert Jan 29, 2025
Drugs and Biologicals - Outpatient Overview and Billing - Webinar on Demand Recording Available Jan 29, 2025
Medicare Participating Provider Directory Now Available for 2025 Jan 27, 2025
Realizing Equity, Access, And Community Health (REACH) Demonstration Model Erroneous Overpayment or Refund Requests - Resolved 01/24/25 Alert Jan 24, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (A58720)- R23 - Effective January 1, 2025 Jan 23, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Biomarkers to Risk-Stratify Patients at Increased Risk for Prostate Cancer (A58718)- R5 - Effective September 11, 2024 Jan 23, 2025
Provider Enrollment Basics and Overview Webinar - 03/05/2025 Jan 22, 2025
Update Regarding Part B Editing for NCD 110.21 - Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions - Recoupment Notification Jan 22, 2025
Updated Medicare 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Now Available Jan 20, 2025
DMEPOS Fee Schedules and Labor Payment - 2025 Update Jan 17, 2025
Billing and Coding: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Colonoscopy (A57342)- R6 - Effective October 1, 2024 Jan 17, 2025
California Wildfires Jan 16, 2025
January 2025 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files CR13802 Jan 16, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors (A58973)- R6 - Effective January 1, 2025 Jan 16, 2025
MLN Connects - January 16, 2025 Jan 16, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Diagnostic Tests (MDT) (A57526)- R21 - Effective January 1, 2025 Jan 16, 2025
Billing and Coding: Trigger Point Injections (TPI) (A57701) - R6 - Effective April 1, 2024 Jan 16, 2025
Billing and Coding: Cervical Fusion (A59624) - R3 - Effective July 7, 2024 Jan 16, 2025
Telehealth Evaluation and Management (E/M) services for 2025 Jan 14, 2025
Telehealth Waiver Extension - Through March 2025 Jan 14, 2025
Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting Announcement - Peripheral Nerve Blocks - February 3, 2025, 2 - 4 p.m. ET Jan 13, 2025
Multi-Jurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Peripheral Nerve Blocks - Key Questions and References Jan 13, 2025