Changes to the Inpatient Only List
The following information appeared on, cms.gov Since the beginning of the OPPS, CMS has maintained the Inpatient Only (IPO) list,…
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Changes in the Modifier FY Reduction for 2023
The following information appeared on, cms.gov CMS created a new modifier—Modifier “FY” (X-ray taken using computed radiography technology/cassette-based imaging) to…
Covid-19 public health emergency extended in the US
The following information appeared on, CNN Health. The Biden administration on Friday extended the Covid-19 public health emergency for another…
CMS to raise hospital payments to buy N95 masks, proposes 2.7% pay hike for facilities
The following information appeared on, Fierce Healthcare. The Biden administration is proposing a 2.7% increase to outpatient payment rates for…
2021 HHS OIG Actions and Judgements
The following information appeared on, oig.hhs.gov During Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, the Federal Government won or negotiated more than $5.0…
New Cigna Modifier 25 Payment Policy
The following information appeared on, cigna.com Effective 08/13/2022 Cigna will require the submission of documentation to support the use of…