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Recent Posts

1. Corrections to January Quarterly OPPS Update; January OCE Review

   Posted Tue, 24 Jan 2012

   This week CMS rescinded and replaced the January (outpatient prospective payment system) OPPS Update Transmittal with three important changes and/or corrections for affected providers.

2. Claims processing and payment changes under the CY 2012 OPPS final rule

   Posted Tue, 17 Jan 2012

   The January OPPS update included a discussion of the composite payment for cardiac resynchronization therapy, payment window for outpatient services treated as inpatient services, and use of modifiers ...

3. Benefit policy changes under the CY 2012 OPPS final rule

   Posted Tue, 10 Jan 2012

   The most significant changes to coverage and reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) are implemented at the start of each calendar year.  In addition to the final rule, ...

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Recent Headlines

• Regulations: Proposed rule would extend DSH payments to cover the cost of each service furnished to an individual who had no health insurance
• Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS allows physician assistants to perform SNF level of care certifications, updated the CCI edits, and more
• Other issuances: None this week
• CMS Public Events: The transcript of the January 12 Hospital ODF is available, Physician ODF scheduled for January 24

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