In their most recent Work Plan update, the OIG has announced they will conduct a series of audits for Medicare Part B laboratory services provided dur...
CMS Issues New Telehealth Expansion
Last week, CMS added 11 new services to the approved telehealth benefit category for services rendered during the public health emergency. The u...
June Update to the OIG Workplan
The OIG has issued the June update to their Workplan. The newest update contains a couple of notable additions for providers. Advanced Care Plan...
CMS Issues New COVID Waivers and Expands Coverage
Last week, CMS published guidelines for expanded coverage and payment for services rendered during the public health emergency. Some of the nota...
The AMA Releases Two New CPT Codes for COVID-19 Antibody Testing
In response to the continued widespread outbreak of COVID-19, the AMA has revised one CPT code and released two additional CPT codes to repo...
CMS Issues Multiple New Policy Waivers
Today, CMS issued a multitude of additional waivers and rule suspensions that affect clinics, hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The wai...
CMS Issues Instructions for Modifier CS for COVID Cost Sharing Waivers
Yesterday, CMS issued an update regarding the use of modifier CS for cost sharing waivers effective March 18, 2020 through the end of the Public Healt...
CMS Publishes Sweeping Policy Changes in Interim Final Rule
Updates and regulatory changes continue to pour in as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Yesterday, CMS issued an Interim Final Rule (IFC) with swee...
The AMA and CMS Release New Coding and Billing Guidance for COVID-19
Last night, the AMA released new coding guidance for telehealth services. In the release, the AMA also indicated they received updated guidance ...