Part B Online Update for July 2008
Topics:
Previously Published Updates|
Ambulance|
Anesthesia|
ASC|
Billing & Coverage|
Cardiology|
EDI|
Educational Resources|
Hospice|
Local Medical Coverage|
NPI|
Provider Enrollment|
Radiology
Previously Published Updates
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Ambulance
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Anesthesia
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Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Last Modified: 6/26/2008
This article describes changes to, and billing instructions for, payment policies implemented in the July 2008 Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) update. [MM6095]
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Billing and Coverage
Last Modified: 7/1/2008
CMS is clarifying the term "common carrier" in its mail order definition published in chapter 36 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual. [PERL 200806-25]
Last Modified: 7/1/2008
Under the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, beneficiaries who permanently reside in or travel to a designated CBA are required to obtain competitive bid items from a contract supplier, unless an exception applies. [PERL 200806-23]
Last Modified: 7/1/2008
Claims for Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA) used to diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD) will continue to be determined by local Medicare contractor discretion and the Medicare NCD Manual remains unchanged. [MM6098]
Last Modified: 7/1/2008
The CR was revised to clarify that hospital emergency services are not paid for the same date as critical care services when provided by the same physician to the same patient. The CR information and Web address were also changed. [MM5792]
Last Modified: 6/26/2008
CPT 82330 will be included in the automated multi-channel chemistry code (AMCC) Panel Payment Algorithm (80047) and paid as an automated test. As a result, the allowed amount of 80047 will be reduced. [CR 5874]
Last Modified: 6/25/2008
CMS has revised chapter 18 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual to clarify the elements needed during a screening pelvic examination. [MM6085]
Last Modified: 6/25/2008
This article includes the latest new tests approved by the Food and Drug Administration as waived tests under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). [MM6060]
Last Modified: 6/25/2008
The only change for October 1, 2008, is the addition of HCPCS code L5670 to the File 1 coding list. [MM6111]
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Cardiology
There are no updates in this section at this time
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EDI
Last Modified: 6/27/2008
New functionality is now available to Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) submitters that allows them to reset their own mailbox password.
Last Modified: 6/26/2008
Reminder of periodic updates to the Claim Status and Claim Status Category Codes, which are used with the Health Care Claim Status Request (ASC X12N 276) and the Health Care Claim Response (ASC X12N 277). [MM6090]
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Educational Resources
Last Modified: 6/27/2008
Avoid claim delays - tips on how to avoid certain errors when completing the CMS-1500 (08/05) paper claim form.
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Hospice
There are no updates in this section at this time
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Local Medical Coverage
Last Modified: 7/1/2008
This article provides clarification on the correct billing of VIDAZA (J9025) and chemotherapy administration code 96401 (Chemotherapy administration, subcutaneous or intramuscular; non-hormonal).
Last Modified: 6/25/2008
This article provides clarification on how to bill for Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) when using the Xilas vibration perception threshold (VPT) meter.
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National Provider Identifier
Last Modified: 6/25/2008
FCSO is returning 60 percent of all paper claims received as a result of continuing NPI errors. Here are some tips to avoid them.
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Provider Enrollment
There are no updates in this section at this time
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Radiology
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