POS 19 added for preventive, CR, and ICR services
Change request (CR) 14070, effective June 23, 2025, reflects the addition of POS 19 allowed for preventive services, CR, and ICR...
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End-stage renal disease (ESRD) billing requirements
Read the following article for the most common billing requirements for end-stage renal disease related services.
Long term care facility prospective payment system standard versus site neutral payment
For discharges on or after October 1, 2015, there are two separate payment categories for long term care hospital (LTCH)...
Use of JW and JZ Modifiers when Billing for Separately Payable Incident-to Supplies
Effective January 1, 2026, the application of the JW and JZ modifiers has changed for certain skin substitutes per the calendar...
2026 Part B portable x-ray reimbursement rates - response to comments
This article contains the response to comments for the 2026 preliminary Part B portable x-ray transportation rates and a link to...
Travel allowance for collection of specimens
Read this article to learn more about the travel allowance paid for the collection of specimens.
Avoiding MSP claim rejects
Providers billing Medicare must determine if Medicare is the primary payer or not. This article has tips on checking MSP...
Medicare coverage of driveline kits for ventricular assist devices (VADs)
Documentation is required to process claims for ventricular assist device (VAD) supplies. View this article regarding coverage...
Public health emergency billing guidance for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)
CMS allows programmatic waivers for impacted states under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (SSA) for declared emergencies...
2026 influenza, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B vaccine reimbursement
Read this article for information on vaccine fees for calendar year 2026.