Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS updates lab fee schedule, creates oil spill modifier/condition code, and more
Medicare Weekly Update, November 30, 2010
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CMS updates lab fee schedule
On November 24, CMS issued a transmittal to provide instructions for the CY 2011 clinical laboratory fee schedule, mapping for new codes for clinical laboratory tests, and updates for laboratory costs subject to the reasonable charge payment.
Effective date: January 1, 2011
Implementation date: January 3, 2011
CMS creates new Gulf oil spill condition code, modifier
On November 23, CMS posted a previously sensitive transmittal to implement a new modifier and condition code to be used by providers and suppliers to identify items or services that are provided in relation to an illness, injury, or condition caused or exacerbated by the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico or other circumstances related to the spill, such as the subsequent clean-up activities.
Effective date: April 20, 2010
Implementation date: January 3, 2011
View a related MLN Matters article.
CMS replaces transmittal
CMS rescinded and replaced a transmittal previously outlined in Medicare Weekly Update.
MLN Matters article
CMS issued several MLN Matters articles related to transmittals previously outlined in Medicare Weekly Update.
- New HCPCS Q-codes for 2010-2011 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines
- Edit to Deny Payment to Physicians and Other Suppliers for the Technical Component (TC) of Pathology Services Furnished on Same Date as Inpatient and Outpatient Services and Implements New Messages
- Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2011
- Systems Changes Necessary to Implement “Technical Correction Related to Critical Access Hospital Services,” Section 3128 of the Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. 111-148
- Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) as Destination Therapy
- Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 17.0, effective January 1, 2011
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