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Articles Source Posted
Medicare Response to Wildfires in California - Public Health Emergency (PHE) Jan 14, 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
Multi-Jurisdictional Peripheral Nerve Blocks Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Agenda Jan 13, 2025
The Language and Navigation of PECOS Webinar - 02/05/2025 Jan 10, 2025
New PECOS Enrollment Application Webinar - 02/12/2025 Jan 10, 2025
Assistant-at-Surgery and Co-Surgery - Understanding the Differences Jan 09, 2025
2025 MolDX CPT/HCPCS Billing and Coding Article Updates - Effective January 1, 2025 Jan 09, 2025
MLN Connects - January 8, 2025 Jan 08, 2025
How to Use the Office & Outpatient Evaluation and Management Visit Complexity Add-on Code G2211 - Revised CR13473 Jan 08, 2025
Revisions to Medicare Part B Coverage of Pneumococcal Vaccinations Policy CR13898 Jan 08, 2025
Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule: 2025 Annual Update CR13889 Jan 08, 2025
Noridian Medicare Portal: Eligibility & MBI Lookup Tool Webinar - 02/27/2025 Jan 07, 2025
Noridian Medicare Portal: Eligibility & MBI Lookup Tool Webinar - 02/20/2025 Jan 07, 2025
Noridian Medicare Portal: Eligibility & MBI Lookup Tool Webinar - 02/13/2025 Jan 07, 2025
Noridian Medicare Portal: Eligibility & MBI Lookup Tool Webinar - 02/06/2025 Jan 07, 2025
Noridian Medicare Portal: Eligibility & MBI Lookup Tool Webinar - 01/30/2025 Jan 07, 2025
Noridian Medicare Portal: Eligibility & MBI Lookup Tool Webinar - 01/23/2025 Jan 07, 2025
Noridian Medicare Portal: Eligibility & MBI Lookup Tool Webinar - 01/16/2025 Jan 07, 2025
Outpatient Therapy AB Certification and Recertification Webinar - 01/15/2025 Jan 06, 2025
PECOS Introduction and Overview Webinar - 01/29/2025 Jan 06, 2025
Patient Eligibility Unavailable on Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Jan 03, 2025
Billing and Coding: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (A57948) - R4 - Effective December 1, 2024 Jan 03, 2025
Minimally Invasive Arthrodesis of the Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Final LCD - Effective February 16, 2025 Jan 02, 2025
Urine Drug Testing Final LCD - Effective February 16, 2025 Jan 02, 2025
Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (A55530) - R10 - Effective August 27, 2018 Jan 02, 2025
Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pumps for Chronic Pain (A55239) - R19 - Effective January 1, 2025 Jan 02, 2025
Billing and Coding: Intraocular Bevacizumab (A53008) - R17 - Effective January 1, 2025 Jan 02, 2025
Self-Administered Drug Exclusion List (A53032) - R41 - Effective January 1, 2025 Jan 02, 2025
2025 CPT/HCPCS Billing and Coding Article Updates Jan 02, 2025
Mental Health On-Demand Tutorials Available Dec 31, 2024
2025 Annual Update for the HPSA Bonus Payments CR13789 Dec 26, 2024
2025 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for SNF CB Update CR13786 Dec 26, 2024
Billing and Coding: Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management (A58403) - R6 - Effective January 1, 2025 Dec 26, 2024
ACM B Questions and Answers - November 6, 2024 Dec 24, 2024
Intraocular Bevacizumab Denials - Resolved 12/24/24 Alert Dec 24, 2024
Screenings-Mammography, Pap Test, Pelvic Exam and Cervical Cancer Screening with Human Papilloma Virus Testing Webinar - 01/23/2025 Dec 23, 2024
Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) and Initial Preventive Physical Exam (IPPE) Webinar - 01/16/2025 Dec 23, 2024
National Coverage Determination 210.15: PrEP for HIV Prevention CR13843 Dec 19, 2024
CY 2025 Update: DMEPOS Fee Schedule CR13888 Dec 19, 2024
MLN Connects - December 19, 2024 Dec 19, 2024
New Timeframe for Prior Authorization Decisions Dec 12, 2024
MLN Connects - December 12, 2024 Dec 12, 2024
Identity and Access Personal Profile Webinar - 01/15/2025 Dec 11, 2024
Identity and Access Connections Webinar - 01/22/2025 Dec 11, 2024
Additional Documentation Requests - Medical Review Webinar - 01/22/2025 Dec 11, 2024
2025 Annual Update of Per-Beneficiary Threshold Amounts Dec 09, 2024
Quarterly Update to the NCCI PTP Edits, Version 31.0, Effective January 1, 2025 CR13798 Dec 05, 2024
Annual Clotting Factor Furnishing Fee Update 2025 CR13742 Dec 05, 2024
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Summary: CY 2025 CR13887 Dec 05, 2024
MLN Connects - December 5, 2024 Dec 05, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing: (A58720) - R22 - Effective September 13, 2024 Dec 05, 2024
Part B Editing for NCD 110.21 - Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions Dec 04, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Biomarkers to Risk-Stratify Patients at Increased Risk for Prostate Cancer (A58718) - R4 - Effective November 28, 2024 Dec 02, 2024
Billing Tips for Psychotherapy with Evaluation & Management (E/M) Nov 27, 2024
Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, & Premium Rates: CY 2025 Update - Revised CR13796 Nov 27, 2024
MLN Connects - November 27, 2024 Nov 27, 2024
System Availability Notices Nov 26, 2024
Realizing Equity, Access, And Community Health (REACH) Demonstration Model Erroneous Overpayment or Refund Requests Alert Nov 26, 2024
Updated Trigger Point Injections Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Policy Appeals Newsletter Part 14 Nov 21, 2024
MLN Connects - November 21, 2024 Nov 21, 2024
Town Hall Meeting - December 10, 2024 Nov 21, 2024
Submitting Documentation for Review Nov 19, 2024
Billing and Coding: Lab: Flow Cytometry (A57689) - R11 - Effective October 1, 2024 Nov 15, 2024
New Waived Tests CR13858 Nov 14, 2024
ICD-10 & Other Coding Revisions to NCDs: April 2025 Update (CR 2 of 2) CR13828 Nov 14, 2024
ICD-10 & Other Coding Revisions to NCDs: April 2025 Update (CR 1 of 2) CR13818 Nov 14, 2024
Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers Final LCD - Effective February 12, 2025 Nov 14, 2024
Medicare Billing for Physical, Occupational and, Speech Therapy Based on Minutes Nov 14, 2024
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Minimal Residual Disease Testing for Hematologic Cancers (A58996) - R8 - Effective July 11, 2024 Nov 14, 2024
MLN Connects - November 14, 2024 Nov 14, 2024
2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Now Available Nov 12, 2024
2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Available Soon Nov 11, 2024