2021 DME MAC Jurisdiction B News Archive
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December 2021
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for December 30, 2021 – 12.30.2021
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, December 23, 2021 – 12.27.2021
- HCPCS Code Pricing Correction – Dynamic Positioning Hardware (E2398) – 12.20.2021
- Important Tip for Searching Medicare Advantage Plan Eligibility Information in myCGS – 12.20.2021
- Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) & Clinically Unbelievable Edits (CUEs) – 12.20.2021
- CMS Funding 1,000 New Residency Slots for Hospitals Serving Rural & Underserved Communities – 12.20.2021
- Videos and Transcripts Posted of the November 3, 2021 Virtual Open Meetings – 12.17.2021
- Partial Foot, Shoe Insert (Toe Fillers), and Shoe Inserts for Diabetics – Coding Based on Benefit Category – Correct Coding – 12.16.2021
- 2022 HCPCS Code Update – January Edition – Correct Coding – 12.16.2021
- Retired: Enteral Nutrition – Correct Coding and Billing – Revised – 12.16.2021
- Retired: Parenteral Nutrition – Correct Coding and Billing – Revised – 12.16.2021
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, December 16, 2021 – 12.16.2021
- A Message to Kentucky and Neighboring States – 12.13.2021
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, December 9, 2021 – 12.09.2021
- Provider Requirements Under the No Surprises Act Special ODF – December 8 – 12.07.2021
- CMS Encourages People with Medicare to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot – 12.02.2021
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, December 2, 2021 – 12.02.2021
November 2021
- January 2022 HCPCS Updates – New and Discontinued HCPCS Codes – 11.29.2021
- MLN Connects newsletter for Wednesday, November 24, 2021 – 11.24.2021
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, November 18, 2021 – 11.18.2021
- Correct Coding of Finger, Hand, Hand-Finger and Wrist-Hand-Finger Braces (Orthoses) – Revised – 11.18.2021
- myCGS Designated Approvers: Tips for Using Check Information to Register/Recertify – 11.15.2021
- myCGS 7.2: Everything You Need to Know – 11.15.2021
- Revised: Physicians! Are You Ordering Surgical Dressings for Your Patients? – 11.12.2021
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, November 11, 2021 – 11.11.2021
- Articulating Digit(s) and Prosthetic Hands – Correct Coding – Revised – 11.11.2021
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for November 11, 2021 – 11.11.2021
- Medical Review Quarterly Reports by Policy – 11.08.2021
- Biden-Harris Administration Issues Emergency Regulation Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers – 11.04.2021
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, November 4, 2021 – 11.04.2021
- 3 Final Payment Rules – 11.03.2021
- A DME MAC Program Manager Update – 11.02.2021
- CMS Takes Decisive Steps to Reduce Health Care Disparities Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease – 11.01.2021
- Voluntary Refunds – Calendar Year 2021
– 11.01.2021
October 2021
- Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33797 and Related Policy Article (PA) A52514 Update – 10.28.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, October 28, 2021 – 10.28.2021
- COVID-19: Moderna & Jansen (J&J) Booster Shots – 10.22.2021
- Suppliers, only submit Prior Authorization and Advanced Determination of Medicare Coverage requests ONCE. – 10.22.2021
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, October 21, 2021 – 10.21.2021
- Open Meeting Agenda – Nebulizers Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) – 10.20.2021
- Open Meeting Agenda – Pneumatic Compression Devices Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) – 10.20.2021
- MLN Connects newsletter for Thursday, October 14, 2021 – 10.14.2021
- The 4th Quarter 2021 DMEPOS Fee Schedule is now available in Searchable, PDF, and CSV formats. – 10.08.2021
- 2021 HCPCS Code Update – October Edition – Correct Coding – 10.07.2021
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for October 7, 2021 – 10.07.2021
- Local Coverage Determination Release for Notice – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators (TENS) – 10.07.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, October 7, 2021 – 10.07.2021
- The Fall 2021 DME Jurisdiction B Supplier Manual is now available – 10.01.2021
September 2021
- Insulin Used with Continuous External Insulin Infusion Pumps – Correct Coding – Revised – 09.30.2021
- Open Meeting Announcement – Nebulizers Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) – 09.30.2021
- Open Meeting Announcement – Pneumatic Compression Devices Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) – 09.30.2021
- Proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Released for Comment – Nebulizers and Pneumatic Compression Devices – 09.30.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, September 29, 2021 – 09.30.2021
- Flu & Pneumococcal Vaccines: Expanded SNF Enforcement Discretion for Certain Pharmacy Billing – 09.28.2021
- CMS Will Pay for COVID-19 Booster Shots, Eligible Consumers Can Receive at No Cost – 09.24.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, September 23, 2021 – 09.23.2021
- Help CMS Improve Your Experience with Provider Resources – 09.20.2021
- Reminder: When calling Customer Support, suppliers need to enter the PTAN for the specific claim that they are calling about. View the Calling Customer Support Guide
for more information. – 09.16.2021 - MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, September 16, 2021 – 09.16.2021
- Additional Payment Edits for DMEPOS Suppliers of Custom Fabricated and Prefabricated (Custom Fitted) Orthotics – CR 12282 – Updated – 09.14.2021
- Biden-Harris Administration to Expand Vaccination Requirements for Health Care Settings – 09.10.2021
- Competitive Bidding Program Modifiers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – 09.09.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, September 9, 2021 – 09.09.2021
- 2021 HCPCS Code Update – July Edition – Correct Coding – Revised – 09.02.2021
- 2020 HCPCS Code Update – October Edition – Correct Coding – Revised – 09.02.2021
- Reminder: Enteral Nutrition (L38955) and Parenteral Nutrition (L38953) Final LCDs and Related Policy Articles – Effective for Claims with Dates of Service on or after September 5, 2021 – 09.02.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, September 2, 2021 – 09.02.2021
August 2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, August 26, 2021 – 08.26.2021
- L1690 Prefabricated Bilateral Lumbo-Sacral Hip Orthosis – Correct Coding – Revised – 08.26.2021
- CMS Expands Medicare Payments for At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations – 08.24.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, August 19, 2021 – 08.19.2021
- Medical Review Quarterly Reports by Policy – 08.18.2021
- COVID-19 Vaccines Additional Doses: Codes & Payment – 08.17.2021
- myCGS 7.1.4—New Prior Authorization Form – 08.16.2021
- COVID-19 Vaccine Additional Dose – 08.13.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, August 12, 2021 – 08.12.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, August 5, 2021 – 08.05.2021
- Sleep Test Requirements – 08.05.2021
- Dear Physician – Continuous Glucose Monitors
– 08.05.2021 - CMS Final Rule Improves Health Equity, Access to Treatment, Hospital Readiness, and COVID-19 Vaccination Data Reporting of Hospital Workers – 08.03.2021
July 2021
- CGS has issued a new prior authorization coversheet
. Begin using the new coversheet as soon as possible, and click here for additional information on prior authorization. - 4 Final FY 2022 Payment Rules – 07.30.2021
- 2021 HCPCS Code Update – April Edition – Correct Coding – 07.29.2021
- MAC Customer Experience (MCE) Survey – We Value Your Feedback! – 07.29.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, July 29, 2021 – 07.29.2021
- Additional Payment Edits for DMEPOS Suppliers of Custom Fabricated and Prefabricated (Custom Fitted) Orthotics – Updated – 07.22.2021
- Enteral Nutrition and Parenteral Nutrition – Final LCDs and Response to Comments (RTC) Articles Published – 07.22.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, July 22, 2021 – 07.22.2021
- CMS Proposes Rule to Increase Price Transparency, Access to Care, Safety & Health Equity – 07.20.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, July 15, 2021 – 07.15.2021
- myCGS 7.1.3—MFA Change and More! – 07.15.2021
- CMS Proposes Physician Payment Rule to Improve Health Equity, Patient Access – 07.15.2021
- Widespread Post-Pay, Service-Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Codes L0457, L0637, L0650, and L0648 – 07.12.2021
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for July 8, 2021 – 07.08.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, July 8, 2021 – 07.08.2021
- The 3rd Quarter 2021 DMEPOS Fee Schedule is now available in Searchable, PDF, and CSV formats. – 07.02.2021
- CMS Proposes Changes to Reduce Health Care Disparities Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease – 07.02.2021
- The Summer 2021 DME Jurisdiction B Supplier Manual is now available – 07.01.2021
- Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code A9279 – Correct Coding – Revised – 07.01.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, July 1, 2021 – 07.01.2021
- Dear Physician – Medicare Record Authentication – Tips for Physicians
– 07.01.2021
June 2021
- The 3rd Quarter 2021 Drug Fees are now available and the 2nd Quarter 2021 and 1st Quarter 2021 Drug Fees have been revised – 06.30.2021
- CMS to Improve Home Health Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities – 06.29.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, June 24, 2021 – 06.24.2021
- Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Assist Devices – Final LCDs and Response to Comments (RTC) Articles Published – 06.24.2021
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for June 24, 2021 – 06.24.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, June 17, 2021 – 06.17.2021
- Code Verification Review Requirement for Articulating Digit(s) and Prosthetic Hands – Revised – 06.10.2021
- Biden Administration Continues Efforts to Increase Vaccinations by Bolstering Payments for At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries – 06.10.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, June 10, 2021 – 06.10.2021
- Reminders on Good Cause Rights When Filing Appeals During the PHE – 06.09.2021
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for June 3, 2021 – 06.03.2021
- External Infusion Pumps & Glucose Monitors – Final LCDs and Response to Comments (RTC) Articles Published – 06.03.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, June 3, 2021 – 06.03.2021
May 2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, May 27, 2021 – 05.27.2021
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for May 27, 2021 – 05.27.2021
- Additional Payment Edits for DMEPOS Suppliers of Custom Fabricated and Prefabricated (Custom Fitted) Orthotics – 05.25.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, May 20, 2021 – 05.20.2021
- Custom Fabricated Wheelchair Seat and Back Cushions – Correct Coding – Revised – 05.13.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, May 13, 2021 – 05.13.2021
- CMS Expanding Efforts to Grow COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and Uptake Amongst Nation's Most Vulnerable – 05.12.2021
- Reminder – Requesting a Redetermination with a Billing Service and/or Clearinghouse – 05.11.2021
- CMS Increases Medicare Payment for COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Infusions – 05.07.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, May 6, 2021 – 05.06.2021
April 2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, April 29, 2021 – 04.29.2021
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for April 29, 2021 – 04.29.2021
- CMS Proposes to Enhance the Medical Workforce in Rural and Underserved Communities to Support COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond – 04.28.2021
- Medical Review Quarterly Reports by Policy – 04.23.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, April 22, 2021 – 04.22.2021
- COVID-19 Update: FDA Revoked the EUA for Bamlanivimab When Administered Alone – 04.21.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Friday, April 16, 2021 – 04.16.2021
- J&J COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Alert – 04.15.2021
- 4 Proposed FY 2020 Payment Rules – 04.09.2021
- myCGS 7.1 is live! Post-Pay Claims Now Available on the Additional Documentation Request (ADR) Screen – 04.08.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, April 8, 2021 – 04.08.2021
- A DME MAC Program Manager Update: Collaborative DME MAC and A/B MAC Practitioner Education – 04.06.2021
- The 2nd Quarter 2021 Drug Fees are now available and the 1st Quarter 2021 and 4th Quarter 2020 Drug Fees have been revised – 04.02.2021
- The 2nd Quarter 2021 DMEPOS Fee Schedule is now available in Searchable, PDF, and CSV formats. – 04.02.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, April 1, 2021 – 04.01.2021
- Widespread Post-Pay, Service-Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Codes K0001-K0004 – 04.01.2021
- Widespread Post-Pay, Service-Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Codes A4431, A4434, A5081, and A5122 – 04.01.2021
- The Spring 2021 DME Jurisdiction B Supplier Manual is now available – 04.01.2021
- Get INSTANT MFA codes for myCGS without using your personal cell phone – 04.01.2021
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for April 1, 2021 – 04.01.2021
March 2021
- Temporary Claims Hold Pending Congressional Action to Extend 2% Sequester Reduction Suspension – 03.31.2021
- Dear Physician – Knee Orthoses
– 03.25.2021 - Dear Physician – Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes
– 03.25.2021 - MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, March 25, 2021 – 03.25.2021
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for March 25, 2021 – 03.25.2021
- Widespread Post-Pay, Service Specific Review Announcement – HCPCS Codes L5700 and L5701 – 03.19.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, March 18, 2021 – 03.18.2021
- LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for March 18, 2021 – 03.18.2021
- Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Respiratory Assist Devices Proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Open Meeting Agenda – 03.16.2021
- Clinicians! Are You Ordering Diabetic Shoes for Your Patients? – Revised – 03.16.2021
- Biden-Harris Administration Increases Medicare Payment for Life-Saving COVID-19 Vaccine – 03.15.2021
- Policy Article Revisions Summary for March 11, 2021 – 03.11.2021
- CMS Updates Nursing Home Guidance with Revised Visitation Recommendations – 03.11.2021
- MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, March 11, 2021 – 03.11.2021
- Google Authenticator Provides Instant MFA Codes for myCGS Users – 03.09.2021
- MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, March 4, 2021 – 03.04.2021
- myCGS is LIVE! Reset your password and access the new portal – 03.01.2021
February 2021
- Proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Released for Comment – Enteral Nutrition, Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Parenteral Nutrition, Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Respiratory Assist Devices – 02.25.2021
- Open Meeting Announcement – Enteral Nutrition and Parenteral Nutrition Proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) – 02.25.2021
- Open Meeting Announcement – Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Respiratory Assist Devices Proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) – 02.25.2021
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 25, 2021 – 02.25.2021
- Billing Update: K0462 (Temporary Replacement for Patient Owned Equipment Being Repaired) – 02.22.2021
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 18, 2021 – 02.18.2021
- The video and transcript of the January 19, 2021 Open Meeting are now available – 02.11.2021
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 02.11.2021
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 4, 2021 – 02.04.2021
January 2021
- Items Provided on a Recurring Basis and Request for Refill Requirements – Annual Reminder – January 2021 – 01.28.2021
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 28, 2021 – 01.28.2021
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 21, 2021 – 01.21.2021
- myCGS Login Tips—MFA, Passwords, & More – 01.19.2021
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 14, 2021 – 01.14.2021
- Physician Fee Schedule Update – 01.07.2021
- MLN Connects® for Thursday, January 7, 2021 – 01.07.2021
- CR11997: Clarifying The Use of As-Needed/PRN Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) (REVISED)
– 01.07.2021 - The 2021 Jurisdiction B and C labor and repair fees (K0739, L4205, and L7520) are now available on the Fee Schedule section of the CGS website. – 01.06.2021
- The acceptance of a voluntary refund as repayment for the claim specified in no way affects or limits the rights of the Federal Government, or any of its agencies or agents, to pursue any appropriate criminal, civil, or administrative remedies arising from or relating to these or any other claims. – 01.06.2021
- CARES Act Claim Adjustment Reopenings for Addition of KE Modifier – 01.05.2021
- Extension of Medicare IVIG Demonstration through December 31, 2023 – 01.05.2021
- Glucose Monitors and External Infusion Pumps Open Meeting Agenda – 01.04.2021
- The 1st Quarter 2021 Drug Fees are now available and the 1st and 2nd Quarter 2020 Drug Fees have been revised – 01.04.2021
- The Winter 2021 DME Jurisdiction B Supplier Manual is now available – 01.04.2021
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