Medicare home health referrals must contain information in the medical record from the certifying physician and/or acute/post-acute care facility justifying the referral. Use this checklist to gain an understanding of the criteria necessary…
This checklist is intended to provide health care providers with a reference for use when responding to additional documentation requests for vascular stenting lower extremities (CPT 37227) and endovascular revascularization (CPT 37229).
The Jimmo Settlement Agreement clarifies Medicare’s longstanding policy coverage of skilled nursing and skilled therapy services. Please read this article and access the link within the article for more information.
At some point, all Medicare providers/suppliers will be asked to revalidate Medicare enrollment information. Have you been sent a revalidation request? Not sure where to start? Avoid deactivation of Medicare payments by following these step…
This edition includes information on dementia care, the skilled nursing facility value-based purchasing program, FY 2025 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, and more.
The interest period begins on the day after payment is due and ends on the day of payment. The new rate of 4.625% is in effect January through July 2025.