Billing

Effective January 1, 2026, the application of the JW and JZ modifiers has changed for certain skin substitutes per the calendar year (CY) 2026 final rule. This article describes the changes.

This article contains the response to comments for the 2026 preliminary Part B portable x-ray transportation rates and a link to the final 2026 rates.

Read this article to learn more about the travel allowance paid for the collection of specimens.

Providers billing Medicare must determine if Medicare is the primary payer or not. This article has tips on checking MSP eligibility and avoiding MSP claim rejects.

Documentation is required to process claims for ventricular assist device (VAD) supplies. View this article regarding coverage of driveline kits and to avoid delays when billing VAD supplies.

Read this article for information on billing PrEP for HIV drugs.

CMS allows programmatic waivers for impacted states under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (SSA) for declared emergencies.

The following questions originated from the "Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Educational Series." The questions are followed by the appropriate answer and the sources of the information are provided.

The following questions originated from the "Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Educational Series." The questions are followed by the appropriate answer and the sources of the information are provided.

Read this article for information on vaccine fees for calendar year 2026.