Anesthesiologist assistant (AA)
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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...
MLN Connects for March 26, 2026
This edition includes information on the CMS rule of phasing out fax machines and snail mail, the April update to the Medicare...
CERT Task Force: Overview presentation
The Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) A/B MAC Outreach & Education Task Force, a collaboration of all Part A and Part B...
Reciprocal billing and fee-for-time compensation arrangements (formerly locum tenens arrangements)
The requirements for the submission of claims under reciprocal billing and fee-for-time compensation arrangements are the same...
Tips to prevent claim adjustment reason code (CARC) PR 96
Read this article for tips on how to prevent claim adjustment reason code (CARC) PR 96.
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...
Quarterly update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSD) - April 2026 update
Effective April 1, the MPFS will reflect updated pricing for a number of codes. Please review this article to learn about which...
Skin substitute graft for treatment of DFU and VLU lower extremities (15271-15278)
View targeted probe and educate (TPE) round results for 15271-15278.
Appropriate use of assistant at surgery modifiers and payment indicators
Here is clarification on the appropriate use of modifiers to report assistant at surgery services and how payment is determined...