What's New
OIG 2012 WORK PLAN
Dec 7, 2011
Each year the OIG announces what they will investigate on behalf of Medicare for the coming year. Per the OIG:
“Our organization was created to protect the integrity of HHS programs and operations and the wellbeing of beneficiaries by detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse; identifying opportunities to improve program economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; and holding accountable those who do not meet program requirements or who violate Federal laws. Our mission encompasses the more than 300 programs administered by HHS at agencies such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Administration for Children and Families.
NEW FOR 2012 – DIAGNOSIS CODES
Dec 7, 2011
CMS has released the list of ICD¬9¬CM updates for 2012. The “CM” lists include new codes, revised codes and deleted codes. The updates are effective 10/1/11. As per usual, deleted codes submitted for dates of service 10/1/11 and after will be rejected by CMS and most other carriers.
The Insider Newsletter - November, 2011
Dec 1, 2011
When Should I Report 99215?
The code 99215 is the highest possible established patient office visit code. While most
office encounters are billed at lower levels, one of the most frequent questions coders are
asked about is the applicability of 99215.
The Insider Newsletter - October, 2011
Dec 1, 2011
CODING PRIMER ON CONSULTATIONS
Dec 4, 2007
CODING PRIMER ON CONSULTATIONS
Pain management policy reform supported...
Nov 12, 2007
Federal Pain Management Policy Reform Supported By National Physician Organization
Cuts in Medicare reimbursements challenged...
Nov 6, 2007
Congress Called On To Replace 'Devastating' Cuts In Medicare Reimbursements
Two contracts awarded by CMS...
Oct 29, 2007
CMS Awards Two Contracts To Process And Pay Medicare Part A And Part B Claims
E-prescribing urged for Medicare...
Oct 22, 2007
Groups Urge E-Prescribing For Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Medicare advantage plans discussed...
Oct 15, 2007
AMA, AARP Hold Briefing Discussing Issues Related To Medicare Advantage Plans
Faster generic drugs to market...
Oct 8, 2007
FDA To Speed Generic Drug Application Reviews
2008 ICD-9-CM updates...
Oct 1, 2007
ICD-9-CM Updates For 2008
Majority support for governor's proposal...
Sep 25, 2007
Majority Of California Residents Support Governor Schwarzenegger's Healthcare Proposal
E-prescribing requirement in Medicare recommended...
Sep 18, 2007
Supporters Recommend E-Prescribing Requirement In Medicare
Medicare provisions sought...
Sep 10, 2007
House Leaders Want Medicare Provisions In SCHIP Conference Report
New web site unveiled...
Sep 3, 2007
GR Medical Management's New Web Site Unveiled
