The following document was developed based on questions and answers posed during our webinars on the prior authorization (PA) program for certain hospital outpatient department (OPD) services.
This edition includes information on preventing claim denials for ostomy supplies, revised ZIP code files for CBSAs, chronic care management services, and more.
CMS released a new version of Form CMS-460 (version 12/28). The former version (11/22) will no longer be accepted by the MACs after March 6, 2026. Read these instructions to complete the CMS-460 form.