This week’s Medicare updates include the April 2018 quarterly update files for drug pricing, DMEPOS, and ambulatory surgical centers; a prolonged comment period for an NCA on a type of cancer treatment; an announcement of a new technological initiative for Medicare beneficiaries; and more!
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This week in Medicare updates—3/14/18
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include the April 2018 quarterly update files for drug pricing, DMEPOS, and ambulatory surgical centers; a prolonged comment period for an NCA on a type of cancer treatment; an announcement of a new technological initiative for Medicare beneficiaries; and more! 
CMS announces new HCPCS and CPT codes, issues modifier –FY clarification
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Changes to HCPCS and CPT codes, drug and biological payments, and a new separately payable procedure code are coming in April. The transmittal announcing the updates also includes clarification on the application of the modifier –FY payment reduction.
 

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Measuring the QPP for success: Analyzing the impact of measure selection and reporting
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Coding and documentation can make or break providers’ success under the Quality Payment Program. An examination of specific measures reveals coding and documentation areas to focus on.
 

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday 3/14- Open Payments: The Program and Your Role Call
Tuesday 3/20- Dementia Care: Person-Centered Care Planning and Practice Recommendations Call
Wenesday 3/21- E/M Services: Documentation Guidelines and Burden Reduction Listening Session
Tuesday 3/27- Drug Manufacturers: New System to Report ASP Data for Part B Drugs Call
 

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