Monday, March 14, 2011

Medicare Updates - Please Review

This week Medicare posted updates on several of their policies, sevices and current issues. Please click on the following links for more information.
MM7012 – Waiver of Coinsurance and Deductible for Preventive Services
MM7049 – Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services for CY 2011
Bone Mass Measurement, Also Known as a Bone Density Study
MM7115 – Incentive Payment Program for Primary Care Services, Payment to a Critical Access Hospital Paid Under the Optional Method
DDE DRG Pricer/Grouper Inquiry Function Issue

The Part A Claims Processing/Payment Issues have been updated: Please visit the following links for more information.
Reason Code 32816 (Location SMFPLH).
Reason Code E51#R (Location SMFPL2).