2026 influenza, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B vaccine reimbursement
Read this article for information on vaccine fees for calendar year 2026.
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening
Medicare Part B covers various colorectal cancer (CRC) screening tests furnished to individuals for the purpose of early...
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Read this article for more information on the hepatitis C virus and treatments covered by Medicare.
Hepatitis B vaccination
Payment for the hepatitis B vaccine and its administration is only available to Medicare beneficiaries who are at high or...
Fast facts: Education on CERT error
This article provides insights into the educational initiatives implemented following the assessment of a CERT error.
End stage renal disease (ESRD): Payment for phosphate binders effective January 1
Effective January 1, phosphate binders are paid as a renal dialysis service under Medicare Part B. Read this article to learn...
E/M: Reviewing amount and/or complexity of data
For the element of medical decision making addressing the amount and/or complexity of data to be reviewed and analyzed, the AMA...
Clinicians: Are you ordering urological supplies for your patients?
Urological supplies are covered as part of the Prosthetic Device benefit as outlined in the Social Security Act § 1861(s)(8)...
Inpatient hospital entitlement changes
When a patient enrolls in or disenrolls from a Medicare Advantage plan during his/her inpatient stay, the following factors will...
Reporting manifestation diagnosis codes
The January Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE) expands editing related to manifestation diagnosis codes. Read this article...