National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) It has been a flip-flop kind of year for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) when it comes to deciding which CPT codes can and can't be billed together. These code combinations or "edits" … [Read more...]
SNF Temporary COVID-19 Rules Extended Through January 2021
The Secretary of Health and Human Services officially renewed the status of the Public Health Emergency On October 2, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services released a declaration of renewal of the National Public Health Emergency which … [Read more...]
SNF Therapy Professionals Guide to Medicare Part B Changes for 2021
Well, we knew the cuts were coming...and the release of the "Medicare Part B" Proposed Rule rubbed it in. CMS released the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule(PFS) Proposed Rule previewing what will kick in 1/1/21. [Click to access … [Read more...]
SNF Medicare Part A FINAL RULE for October 1st 2020
CMS released the Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule, {AKA SNF PPS Final Rule}, and just as expected, therapy professionals will have a chance to catch their breath! The rule changes for 10/1/20 are … [Read more...]
CMS Delays Implementation Due Date For SNF Medicare Part B ABN
On August 4th, 2020, CMS released a statement stating that the 8/31/20 implementation due date for the updated CMS-R-131 Advanced Beneficiary Notice will be moved to 1/1/2021 due to the Public Health Emergency. Here is the CMS statement: To … [Read more...]
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