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MLN Connects for February 5, 2026
This edition includes information on skilled nursing facility reporting, the January ASC payment update, and more.
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 year (CY) 2026 final rule. This article describes the changes.
MLN Connects for January 29, 2026
This edition includes information on PPE & Essential Medicines, DMEPOS, Hospital Price Transparency and more.
MLN Connects for January 29, 2026
This edition includes information on PPE & Essential Medicines, DMEPOS, Hospital Price Transparency and more.
Avoiding hospice claim rejects
Providers billing Medicare should determine if a patient is enrolled in hospice before billing Medicare Part A. This article has tips on checking patient eligibility and avoiding hospice claim…
NCD 110.24: Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy
Effective for dates of service on or after August 7, 2019, Medicare will pay claims from approved providers for administration of autologous T-cells expressing at least one CAR for the treatment for…
NCD 110.24: Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy
Effective for dates of service on or after August 7, 2019, Medicare will pay claims from approved providers for administration of autologous T-cells expressing at least one CAR for the treatment for…
MLN Connects for January 22, 2026
This edition includes information on E/M and intravitreal injections billing, vagus nerve stimulation NCD, telehealth, and more.
MLN Connects for January 22, 2026
This edition includes information on E/M and intravitreal injections billing, vagus nerve stimulation NCD, telehealth, and more.
Avoiding MSP claim rejects
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.