Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS revises several previous transmittals and issues MLN Matters article on Medicare coverage of blood glucose monitors and testing supplies
Medicare Weekly Update, April 20, 2010
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CMS rescinded and replaced four transmittals previously outlined in Medicare Weekly Update.
- Implementation of a File-Based Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Mass Adjustment Process in VMS
- Modification of the File-Based RAC Mass Adjustment Process in FISS
- Billing and Processing Claims with Unlimited Occurrence Span Codes (OSCs)
- Allow Zoned Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs) to Access Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) by ZPIC Zone
CMS releases special edition MLN Matters article on Medicare coverage of blood glucose monitors and testing supplies
On April 16, CMS issued a special edition MLN Matters article reminding providers what blood glucose self-testing equipment and supplies are covered for Medicare beneficiaries, instructions on prescriptions, and beneficiary’s documentation requirements.
MLN Matters articles
CMS issued several MLN Matters articles related to transmittals previously outlined in Medicare Weekly Update.
- Signature Guidelines for Medical Review Purposes
- Claims Submitted for Items or Services Furnished to Medicare Beneficiaries in State or Local Custody Under a Penal Authority and Examples of Application of Government Entity Exclusion. This CR rescinds and fully replaces CR 6544.
- New Legislation to Allow Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component of Physician Pathology Services for Hospital Inpatients and Outpatients
- April 2010 Update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System
- Extension of Reasonable Cost Payment for Clinical Lab Tests Furnished by Hospitals with Fewer Than 50 Beds in Qualified Rural Areas
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