CMS Updates and Transmittals

CMS Medicare system update to include rendering line level NPI for PCIP payments to CAHs - On November 1, CMS issued a transmittal that updates Medicare systems to identify line level NPI information for purposes of PCIP payments to CAHS reimbursed under the optional method. View transmittal R2579CP. View MLN Matters article MM8030.

CMS transmittal on revisions to method of cost settlement for inpatient services for rural hospitals On October 26, CMS replaced transmittal R84DEMO, containing information on the revisions to the method of cost settlement for inpatient services for rural hospitals participating under demonstration authorized by Section 410A of the Medicare Modernization Act. View transmittal R85DEMO.

CMS transmittal on payment of global surgical split care in a Method II CAH with modifiers -54 and/or -55 On October 26, CMS replaced transmittal R2510CP, containing instructions on implementing the payment methodology for global surgical split care submitted with a modifier 54 and/or 55 for CAH Method II providers. View transmittal R2574CP.

CMS 2013 OPPS final rule On November 2, CMS issued the 2013 OPPS final rule. View the fact sheet.

CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule On November 2, CMS issued the 2013 Physician Fee Schedule final rule. View the fact sheet.