The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a national coverage determination (NCD) that expands coverage for lung cancer screening with low dose computed tomography (LDCT) to improve health outcomes for people with lung cancer.
The Hospital at Home Program Is Having Challenges: What Does this Mean for Hospital Billing Services?
We’ve discussed the Hospital at Home program and its impact on hospital revenue cycle management and home health billing before. But recently, there have been reports of problems with waivers. As you investigate hospital billing services, we want to keep you up to date on what’s going on.
Medical Billing and Coding: What to Expect in 2022
To make sure your strategic decisions around medical billing and coding services are always up to date, we keep our eye on changes across the industry.
CMS Updates DMEPOS Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has added 31 items and deleted 5 items on the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, & Supplies (DMEPOS) Master List. Additionally, effective April 13, 2022, CMS is selecting items beyond Power Mobility Devices (PMDs) that require a face-to-face encounter and written order prior to delivery as a condition of payment.
CMS Issues The Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) final rule (CMS-1738-F, CMS-1687-F, and CMS-5531-F) that updates payment and benefit category policies and other provisions for DMEPOS items.
