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MLN Connects Newsletter: Dec 19, 2024

News

• MBI Lookup Tools: CMS Seeks Input by February 17
• CMS Roundup (December 13, 2024)
• Long-Term Care Hospital Provider Preview Reports: Review by January 15
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Provider Preview Reports: Review by January 15
• Medicare Advantage Organizations & Prescription Drug Plans: Comment on Draft Medicare Transaction Facilitator Agreements by January 31
• Health Professional Shortage Area: CY 2025 Bonus Payments
• Home Health Quality Reporting Program: Final OASIS-E1 Instruments & Manual
• Quarterly Credit Balance Reports No Longer Required

Compliance

• Immunosuppressive Drugs: Prevent Claim Denials

Claims, Pricers, & Codes

• HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Coding Updates
• Coding for Appropriate Use Criteria Program for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Ends December 31
• Federally Qualified Health Center Prospective Payment System: CY 2025 Pricer
• Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing: CY 2025 HCPCS Codes

MLN Matters® Articles

• CY 2025 Update: DMEPOS Fee Schedule
• National Coverage Determination 210.15: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention

From Our Federal Partners

• CHAMPVA Policy on Weight Loss Medications Effective January 1