Split or shared E/M guidelines: Medicare Claims Processing Manual updates
This article summarizes the Medicare E/M guidelines for split or shared E/M services effective in 2024.
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Approved cost report vendors
CMS has approved the following cost report software vendors for the electronic submission of yearly Medicare cost reports.
Limited systems availability Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5
There will be Common Working File (CWF) "dark days" Friday, April 3, through Sunday, April 5, affecting the IVR.
Appeal status requests must be obtained through SPOT
To enhance efficiency and ensure the secure handling of appeal information, effective May 1, 2026, all providers will be...
Revision to social determinants of health risk assessment (HCPCS code G0136)
CMS recently revised the code descriptor for HCPCS code G0136 to remove the social determinants of health risk (SDOH) assessment...
Provider contact center (PCC) closures
The PCC is closed certain days for training. View the March and April closure days and times.
Electronic cost report exhibit templates
This is information about exhibit templates for filing a cost report in electronic format.
Electronic submission of supporting documentation
This is a list of documents that should be sent in electronic format.
Low and no Medicare utilization cost reports
This defines what is required when filing a low or no utilization cost report.
Prolonged physician services: Hospital inpatient or observation care services
Learn more about billing Medicare for prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care E/M services exceeding the maximum time...