Standard Documentation Language for Local Coverage Determinations Many errors reported in DME MAC MR Reviews and CERT Audits arise from problems associated with submitted documentation....

HHS Announces Intent to Delay ICD-10 Compliance Date The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on February 17, 2011 that it will...

Updating Beneficiary Information with the Coordination of Benefits Contractor This article describes initiatives that both CMS and the COBC are undertaking to maintain the most...

CMS Furnishes List of Off-the-Shelf Orthotic HCPCS Codes On Thursday, February 9, CMS issued guidance that initially identifies specific Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)...

Immediate Recoupment for Fee for Service Claims Overpayments Change Request (CR) 7688 is policy that implements a standard "immediate recoupment" process that gives providers the...