As part of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) for the COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to be as expansive as possible within the current authorities to have diagnostic testing available to Medicare beneficiaries who need it, in the interim final rule with comment period, CMS i...
The new code development furthers CMS’ efforts to ensure America’s healthcare facilities and clinical laboratories are prepared to respond to the 2019- Novel Coronavirus,namedCOVID-19 by the World Health Organization last week. Medicare claims will be able to accept the code on April...
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, AMA has also been updating its Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set to enable providers to code and bill for coronavirus testing. AMAannouncedon March 13 the addition of CPT code 87635 for novel coronavirus testing through infectious agent detectio...
Urgent care clinics felt the effects of patient confusion throughout the pandemic. Patients were afraid and unsure of so much all at once: virus exposure, telehealth options, testing locations, test eligibility, and coverage of COVID-19 services. In addition to meeting the high demand of patient...
With all the current uncertainties in the world, no businesses are immune to the impact of COVID-19. Those that are struggling to stay afloat with low cash reserves or unstable cash flow, are particularly vulnerable. The difference between the companies that survive a recession and those that...
COVID-19 Cash Price In accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, (CARES Act) Section 3202 the cash price for high-throughput COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory testing is $100 per test. Notice of Compliance MPLN adheres to the guidelines set forth by CMS and ...
COVID turned EMS billing and operations upside down. Fewer transports created cash flow problems. Throughout it all, providers need money to operate.
Covid Vaccination Service that might be a billable service in a facility under the Vaccination Services, Ultra Sound Scanning Services under the Antenatal Services, Complete Blood Count that can be under Clinical Consultation Services etc. CASH_POINTS which represents a locations such as OPD Clinic,...
View our recorded webinar on COVID-19 and CMS Changes to Billing Guidelines. Our presenters will explore the latest guideline changes and discuss how to use data insights to drive your future planning. We’ll focus on potential bottom-line impacts, including: Increased access to telehealth ...
Telehealth is a growing valuable strategy to assist patients accessing needed care when unable to get to a health care setting for one of several reasons. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020, many health care practices were forced to implement telehealth services to ...