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MedPAC recommends 3.3% raise for hospitals in 2021
Source: ACDIS
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) voted unanimously to recommend hospitals receive a 3.3% raise in 2021. CMS has already scheduled a 2.8% raise to hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services, but MedPAC recommends that Congress increase net payments even more.
Tip of the week
CMS will be making several changes to address inappropriate use of HCPCS code L8679 (implantable neurostimulator, pulse generator, any type). Starting March 1, Medicare Administrative Contractors will reject claims for HCPCS code L8679 submitted without an appropriate HCPCS/CPT surgical procedure code.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

What’s on tap for case management this year
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Case managers weathered several changes in 2019, and 2020 promises to bring more of the same. We reached out to experts to find out what issues are likely to be front and center in the coming year.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Billing and reporting requirements for an insulin infusion pump
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What are the billing and reporting requirements for HCPCS Level II code E0784 (external ambulatory insulin infusion pump)?

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