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CMS announces 2013-14 influenza vaccine payments
CMS has issued an update of payment allowances for seasonal influenza virus vaccines when payment is based on 95% of the average wholesale price.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/6.htm
1 Oct 2013
Changes to local coverage determinations coming with ICD-10
As part of ICD-10, all local coverage determinations (LCDs) will be updated to reflect the appropriate ICD-10 codes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/7.htm
1 Oct 2013
2012 PQRS feedback reports available
Reports are now available for physicians who participated in the 2012 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/12/8.htm
12 Nov 2013
CMS confirms payment rules will be issued in November
The recent federal government shutdown had caused some concern that CMS would not be able to issue its year-end final rules in time.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/12/7.htm
12 Nov 2013
Deadline for eRx incentive approaching
Physicians and other eligible professionals have until Dec. 31 to report at least 25 successful electronic prescribing (eRx) transactions to earn a 0.5% bonus on total allowed charges for professional services covered by the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule during 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/8.htm
19 Nov 2013
Deadline for eRx incentive approaching
Physicians and other eligible professionals have until Dec. 31, 2013, to report at least 25 successful electronic prescribing (eRx) transactions to earn a 0.5% bonus on total allowed charges for professional services covered by the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule during 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/9.htm
17 Dec 2013
CMS announces ICD-10 testing week
ICD-9 code sets used to report medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures will be replaced by ICD-10 code sets on Oct. 1, 2014. CMS has announced a national ICD-10 testing week to help direct submitters (clinicians and clearinghouses) with the transition to the new codes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/8.htm
17 Dec 2013
You can request a review of your eRx payment adjustment
Physicians and practices who were not successful electronic prescribers under CMS's 2012 or 2013 Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program will be subject to a payment adjustment of 2% of Medicare Part B charges for all of 2014.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/07/7.htm
7 Jan 2014
Deadline approaching to attest for 2013 EHR Incentive Program
Physicians and other eligible professionals must successfully attest by February 28 to receive an incentive payment for participation in the 2013 Medicare EHR Incentive Program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/28/6.htm
28 Jan 2014
CMS proposes rule change to Medicare Prescription Drug Program
CMS has issued proposed changes to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program and is asking for comments on the proposal by March 7.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/28/7.htm
28 Jan 2014