CMS published a final decision memorandum for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) on February 15, 2019. MACs will adjust claims brought to their attention.
An error in the implementation of the 2019 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) payment adjustment has been discovered. Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) will adjust claims as needed.
A system edit erroneously excluded covered diagnosis codes for Mohs surgery with no separate excision. MACs will adjust claims beginning no later than March 29.
Due to a system error, some claims for nonparticipating providers were paid incorrectly resulting in overpayments. These claims will be reprocessed and overpayment letters will be issued.
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