Providers may be billing these services incorrectly. Please review this article and pay close attention to the billing loop and segment information detailed within. The NCT number has been added to the instructions.
The requirements for the submission of claims under reciprocal billing and fee-for-time compensation arrangements are the same for assigned and non-assigned claims. This article shows when these requirements apply.
Payment for ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are made under a separate payment system. As such, certain modifiers are specific to ASCs. This article explores these modifiers.
Physicians who certify patient eligibility for hospice services must enroll in Medicare or opt out effective for claims submitted on October 7, 2024 and after with dates of service June 3, 2024 or later.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and other federal agencies have emphasized the importance of voluntarily developed and implemented compliance plans. The OIG has supplied guidance as to the elements of a model compliance plan.
Some clinical laboratories in our jurisdiction are charging patients prior to performing services, a potential assignment violation. This article outlines Medicare regulations and potential penalties applicable to laboratories.