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  1. CPT 2024- What to expect

    Each year, the American Medical Association (AMA) releases new and revised codes that reflect what is happening in medicine and in response to feedback received from medical providers. New technology, new viruses/illnesses, and new ...
  2. 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule on the CY 2024 physician fee schedule on November 2, 2023. Details are included in the article linked below. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/ca...
  3. 2024 Medicare Deductible & Coinsurance rates

    CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) has recently released deductible, coinsurance, and premium rates for CY 2024. Here are the highlights: Part A Part A Deductible - $1,632.00 Part A Coinsurance - $408.00 per day for...
  4. Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2024

    Does your office provide home health services to Medicare patients? Medicare has recently released its MLN Matters newsletter highlighting changes coming January 1, 2024. A link to the newsletter is below. Medicare Home Health PPS ...
  5. CMS - Changes to Amount in Controversy Threshold effective Jan 1, 2024

    Did you know that the amount in controversy to obtain an administrative law judge (ALJ) hearing and/or a judicial review in federal district court is changing effective January 1, 2024? Beginning January 1, 2024, the thresholds will be: ...
  6. UHC - Q4 2023 MA-PCPi program enhancements

    United Healthcare has made a few updates to the 2023 MA-PCPi (Medicare Advantage Primary Care Physician Incentive program). The changes apply to Q4 2023 only. For additional information, please refer to the following article from United Health...
  7. Understanding the streamlined COVID-19 vaccine codes

    Please see the linked article from the American Medical Association's (AMA) CPT assistant guide. It describes which CPT codes are valid for the upcoming winter season and which have been eliminated. https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/...
  8. Struggling with Z codes?

    CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has recently released a graphic that could help shed some light. https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-2023-omh-z-code-resource.pdf ...
  9. CMS- 2023 E & M Services Guide

    CMS has "made significant updates to the language, order, and formatting of this product to better meet provider needs and improve understanding." Attached is a link to their 2023 Evaluation and Management Services Guide. https://www...
  10. 📣 Redesigned CMS website

    Did you know that CMS has recently redesigned its website? The updated version promises streamlined navigation and a refreshed landing page. They are looking for comments via a feedback button located on each page. CMS.gov ...