Effective for dates of service July 1, 2020, and after, hospital outpatient department (HOPD) providers will need to obtain prior authorization (PA) for panniculectomy, excision of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue (including lipectomy),…
This edition includes information on a new model to target wasteful, inappropriate services in Original Medicare, CY 2026 proposed rules for ESRD and home health, revalidation deadline for skilled nursing facilities, and more.
This edition includes information on dementia care, the skilled nursing facility value-based purchasing program, FY 2025 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, and more.
Information pertaining to Part A rehabilitation services, including links to LCDs/NCDs, education, FAQs, provider enrollment, CMS IOMs, and other resources.
This form is used by Medicare Part A providers who change the default or other contact who receives their interim rate, tentative settlement, NPR and NOC-PR determinations.
This checklist is being provided as a tool to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests for chemotherapy, drugs, biologicals, and injection services.