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Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Webinar - 06/03/2025 Apr 23, 2025
Principles of NPIs Webinar - 06/04/2025 Apr 23, 2025
MLN Connects - April 17, 2025 Apr 17, 2025
Self-Administered Drug Exclusion List (A53032) - R41 - Effective June 1, 2025 Apr 17, 2025
Billing and Coding: MolDX: Plasma-Based Genomic Profiling in Solid Tumors (A58973) - R7 - Effective April 17, 2025 Apr 17, 2025
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
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