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CMS released the 2023 HH Payment Proposed Rule
Updated on 06/20/2022 On Friday June 17, CMS released the unpublished version of the 2023 Home Health Payment Proposed Rule. This rule contains significant changes that will affect agencies and it is strongly suggested that agencies comment on the rule. Three main areas of significance are mention below. A...
Read moreBiosimilars: Interchangeable Products May Increase Patient Access
Updated on 05/26/2022 Biosimilars: Interchangeable Products May Increase Patient Access Depending on state pharmacy laws, you may substitute an interchangeable biosimilar product at the pharmacy, much like substituting a generic for a brand-name drug. This helps increase patient access to biologics and may reduce patient costs. Learn more about Interchangeable...
Read morePatient Eligibility Information for Additional Services — Now Available
Updated on 04/28/2022 Patient Eligibility Information for Additional Services — Now Available You can now check eligibility (PDF) for these Medicare-covered services: Flu shots provided in the last 18 months Pneumococcal shots (HCPCS codes 90671 and 90677; eligibility information is already available for 90670 and 90732) Cognitive Assessment & Care Plan Services (CPT 99483)...
Read moreHappy Easter
Updated on 04/17/2022 We hope you all have a wonderful time with family, friends and loved ones.
Read moreHealthCare Synergy Partners with nVoq to Improve Clinician Experience for Home Health and Hospice
Updated on 03/25/2022 HealthCare Synergy Partners with nVoq to Improve Clinician Experience for Home Health and Hospice HealthCare Synergy selects nVoq to be their preferred speech recognition provider March 24, 2022 – HealthCare Synergy, a leader in home health software and automations, announces a co-marketing partnership with nVoq Incorporated....
Read moreUpdate: North Carolina and Florida RCD 25% Payment Reduction
Updated on 03/14/2022 Update: North Carolina and Florida RCD 25% Payment Reduction We just wanted to take a moment to recap on the 25% reduction that CMS announced last week. For claims submitted on or after 4/1/22, the ADR and subsequent 25% reduction (if the claim is approved) would...
Read moreNorth Carolina and Florida RCD 25% Payment Reduction
Updated on 03/14/2022 North Carolina and Florida RCD 25% Payment Reduction Beginning April 1, 2022, CMS will implement the 25% payment reduction in North Carolina and Florida where applicable. Initially, to help NC and FL providers transition to full implementation in the demonstration, CMS had not implemented the 25%...
Read moreCMS Expands Coverage of Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose Computed Tomography
Updated on 02/18/2022 CMS Expands Coverage of Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose Computed Tomography Today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing a national coverage determination (NCD) that expands coverage for lung cancer screening with low dose computed tomography (LDCT) to improve health outcomes...
Read moreNOA Rejection – Reason Code 32114
Updated on 01/24/2022 Effective January 1, 2022, Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP) was replaced by the Home Health Notices of Admission (NOA). Want to know more about Notice of Admission (NOA)? CLICK HERE All intermediaries are returning electronically submitted NOAs with reason code 32114 (missing zip code). ——————————————————————————————————————————– CGS...
Read more2% Sequestration Reduction Scheduled to Resume
Updated on 12/16/2021 Author: Michael Tidd LVN, HCS-D, COS-C Sequestration 2% claim reduction is being phased back in over the next 6 months. Sequestration is a payment reduction that was imposed Congress in 2013 because the Democrats and Republicans could not reach an agreement on how to lower the deficit. It...
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