Cardiac lithotripsy: A modern approach to coronary artery calcification
In September 2025, a multi-jurisdictional evidentiary Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) convened to review the clinical...
Submission of new calendar year (CY) 2025 cccupational mix survey data
On November 20, 2025, CMS published a notice in the Federal Register (90 FR 52406) announcing a new occupational mix survey...
MLN Connects for February 5, 2026
This edition includes information on skilled nursing facility reporting, the January ASC payment update, and more.
Incarcerated beneficiary
View these guidelines for a beneficiary who is incarcerated or in custody at the time items and services are furnished.
Method II critical access hospital: Professional billing requirements for emergency department services
New section, Emergency department procedure codes for Method II CAH, added to the Medicare Claims Processing Manual Pub.100-04...
MLN Connects for January 29, 2026
This edition includes information on PPE & Essential Medicines, DMEPOS, Hospital Price Transparency and more.
Understanding the prior authorization (PA) demonstration for ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services
This document was developed based on questions and answers posed during our webinars on the PA demonstration for ASC services.
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 Medicare Participation Physicians/Suppliers Directory now available
The MEDPARD is a comprehensive listing of participating providers and suppliers who have agreed to accept assignment on all...