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Billing Medicare for ESRD Services

Medisys Compliance

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a medical condition in which a person’s kidneys cease functioning on a permanent basis leading to the need for a regular course of long-term dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain life. Beneficiaries may become entitled to Medicare based on ESRD. Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP).

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Billing Medicare Telehealth during COVID-19 PHE

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During the COVID-19 public health emergency, any health care provider who is eligible to bill Medicare can bill for telehealth services regardless of where the patient or provider is located. Some important changes to Medicare telehealth coverage and reimbursement during this period include: Location. Cost-sharing.

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How to Prepare for a Medicare Audit

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Hospital administrators, physicians, and members of every healthcare office billing department know that if their practice or hospital provides services to Medicare patients, they must be prepared to potentially receive a request for an audit. Prepare for a Medicare Audit. Responding to an Audit Request.

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Medicare Telehealth Billing Guidelines for 2022

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CMS has updated the Telehealth Services List to show minor changes due to various activities, such as the CY 2022 MPFS Final Rule and legislative changes from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. In this article, we briefly discussed these Medicare telehealth billing guidelines. Temporarily Added Telehealth Services.

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Direct Billing by MFTs and MHCs: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 2024

Medisys Compliance

Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) and Mental Health Counselors (MHCs) can now directly bill Medicare for services they furnish and diagnose. Eligibility and Covered Services To directly bill Medicare, you must meet specific eligibility criteria. The next step involves enrolling as a Medicare provider.

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Understanding Outpatient Billing for Primary Care

Medisys Compliance

Place of Service (POS) Codes: These codes specify the location where the service was rendered (e.g., office, hospital outpatient department). Common POS codes for primary care include 11: Office; 20: Outpatient hospital. Accurate diagnosis coding is crucial for proper reimbursement.

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Brief about Wound Care Reimbursements in Various Healthcare Settings

Medisys Compliance

Wound care is provided in various healthcare settings like inpatient hospital, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, home health settings, hospice and skilled nursing facilities. For example, patients who require ongoing wound care but do not need to be hospitalized can receive treatment in outpatient clinics.