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Diabetes Screening & Definitions Update: CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule - Revised
Related CR Release Date: June 21, 2024
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Implementation Date: October 7, 2024
MLN Matters Number: MM13487 Revised
Related Change Request (CR) Number: CR 13487
Related CR Transmittal Number: R12694BP & R12694CP
Note: CMS clarified claims processing requirements for ICD-10-CM diagnosis code Z13.1 and previously processed claims. Also, CMS updated the web addresses of the transmittals (pages 1-3). Substantive content changes are in dark red.
CR 13487 tells you about:
- The revised definition of diabetes
- Revised diabetes screening frequency limitations
- Coverage of the Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test for diabetes screening
Make sure your billing staff knows about these changes.
View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)13487.