MLN Connects for February 24, 2025

This edition includes information on mechanical ventilation billing, discarded drugs and biologicals, an upcoming webinar, and...

What modifiers do I use to indicate the status of an ABN?

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Submitted by Charles.Johnson on

Learn which modifier to use when you expect Medicare will deny a claim that does not meet medical necessity criteria and whether you have or do not have an advanced beneficiary notice (ABN) signed by the beneficiary by viewing the following article: How to use modifiers to indicate the status of an ABN.

How should MDPP suppliers submit claims for MDPP sessions delivered via distance learning to patients located in other states?

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Submitted by Bradley.Bohner on

MDPP suppliers submit all claims for MDPP services to their MAC, regardless of where the patient is located. 

The claims submission process will be the same for MDPP sessions delivered via distance learning as for MDPP sessions delivered in-person.

MDPP suppliers will use “Other” (99) as their place of service (POS) code for sessions delivered via distance learning and HCPCS code G9887. 

For MDPP billing, claims may list the currently enrolled practice location (not the coach’s home address) as the POS.

 

Can MDPP suppliers offer distance learning MDPP sessions to FFS patients living in other states?

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Submitted by Bradley.Bohner on

Yes. 

Please note, suppliers must ensure all patients are eligible for MDPP under FFS Medicare and follow all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP) standards for distance learning delivery. All MDPP suppliers must maintain the capacity to offer MDPP services in person, even if they are currently delivering most or all MDPP sessions via distance learning.
 

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