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Any debate about how to code endoscopic lithotripsy using a steerable vacuum aspiration device is now moot thanks to the revision of HCPCS Level II code C9761. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revised the code’s descriptor in the HCPCS Level II update for the third quarter, which goes into effect July 1, […]
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The fiscal year (FY) 2027 update to the ICD-10-CM code set is now available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website. The update adds 238 new codes, revises four codes, and removes 21 codes. Here’s a quick rundown of what is coming your way on Oct. 1, 2026. Neoplasm and Blood Disease […]
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Billing rules for rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers will change in October. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a change to its rules on the billing of distant site telehealth services in Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Starting Oct. 1, 2026, RHCs and […]
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The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the ICD-10-PCS data set for fiscal year (FY) 2027. The update goes into effect Oct. 1, 2026. There are 101 new codes, three revised codes, and 38 deleted codes for inpatient coders to familiarize themselves with. New Technology There are 50 added codes in the New […]
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Novitas Solutions, Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Jurisdictions JH and JL, posted a reminder on its website, June 5, reminding healthcare providers of a documentation requirement for certain CPT® Category III codes. “When records are not submitted to support the code billed,” the MAC states, “the service will be rejected.” If a claim is denied […]
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