A repetitive service is defined as medically necessary ambulance transportation that is furnished three or more times during a 10-day period OR at least once per week for at least three weeks. Repetitive ambulance services are often needed…
The PWK (paperwork) segment of the X12N version 5010 allows for submission of supporting documentation with a version 5010 837 electronic claim. This article details the process for using this option.
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.
If you’re a new or seasoned provider billing dental services to fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare, or original Medicare, this article guides you through recently clarified payment provisions for dental services in 2023, the provider enrollment…
This checklist is being provided as a tool to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests for cardiac rehabilitation services.
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.
This checklist is an aid to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests pertaining to community mental health centers (CMHC) or partial hospitalization program (PHP).
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.