The Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) A/B MAC Outreach & Education Task Force, a collaboration of all Part A and Part B MACs, has published a presentation providing you with an overview of the task force purpose, updates on new ed…
Vein ablation and related services; some patients may want varicose vein treatment for cosmetic reasons. Medicare does not cover cosmetic surgery or expenses incurred in connection with such surgery.
CMS is implementing a five-year demonstration project for the prior authorization of certain services provided in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) and will be implementing the demonstration in two phases.
This edition includes information on the CMS rule of phasing out fax machines and snail mail, the April update to the Medicare Part B drug pricing files and revisions, the April update to the hospital outpatient prospective payment system,…
During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), CMS allowed providers to render telehealth services from their home without reporting their home address on their Medicare enrollment while continuing to bill from their currently enrolled…
To enhance efficiency and ensure the secure handling of appeal information, effective May 1, 2026, all providers will be required to use SPOT to check appeal status and access duplicate appeal decision letters.
Our Medicare Navigator Program is back with webinars focused on supporting providers to successfully navigate Medicare program requirements and submit complete, accurate transactions. April’s Medicare Navigator Program spotlights Part A bil…