This week’s Medicare updates include information on expanded telehealth benefits, a chart on contractor pricing for COVID-19 testing, recommendations on elective surgeries during the public health emergency, and more!
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This week in Medicare updates—3/25/20
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include information on expanded telehealth benefits, a chart on contractor pricing for COVID-19 testing, recommendations on elective surgeries during the public health emergency, and more!
Updated FAQ clarifies COVID-19 test coding
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS released an update to its FAQ on coding and billing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 23. The FAQ clarifies the use of HCPCS and CPT® codes for diagnostic laboratory services.
 

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Sample overpayment refund cover letter
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Use this sample cover letter as a template when returning overpayments.
 

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Q&A: Meeting new discharge planning requirements
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Q: What are some of the challenges organizations may face when attempting to meet the new discharge planning requirements? What is the best way to handle these issues?

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