Chiropractors are eligible. On July 31, 2020, HHS announced that certain Medicare providers would be given another opportunity to receive additional Provider Relief Fund payments. These are providers who previously missed the June 3, 2020 deadline to apply for additional funding equal to 2 percent of their total patient care revenue Read more…
Many providers have received a letter from Anthem indicating that the ratio and use of CMT codes 98941, 98942, and 98943 are above the average for the industry. If you received such it is an indication that your ratio is too high. Typically about 50-55% of patient visits are 98941 Read more…
The delayed update to the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) has finally arrived. The revised form will be mandatory on August 31, 2020, with the older version acceptable until that date. The updated form and instructions can be found in the document library of Digital Coding under the Medicare tab. Network Read more…
Digital Coding subscribers there are now multiple COVID related forms available in the document library. This includes a comprehensive informed consent for patients to sign as well as detailed office safety procedures and protocols. Stay informed and assure you are following the best practice protocols for your office. Network members Read more…
CMS will be making payments to Part B Medicare providers that do not require repayment. These payments appear to automatically appear in your account where Medicare makes your payments. These funds, unlike accelerated payments, will not need to be refunded. We have had a handful of offices that received these Read more…
Telemedicine Update for California Workersâ Compensation California workersâ compensation will pay for telemedicine visits. Providers should bill with an office visit code 99211 to 99215 with modifier 95. However, the place of service for California workersâ compensation claims would remain 11. Also, they have added the following codes for reimbursement Read more…
CIGNA Virtual Care Guidelines In an effort to remove barriers for our customers to access timely and safe care, while ensuring that providers can continue to deliver necessary services in necessary settings, Cigna will allow providers to bill a standard face-to-face visit for all virtual care services, including those not Read more…
Network members please not the 2019 fees for workersâ compensation is available for states who publish fees. Note for California providers while there is a general fee schedule there is now some regional adjustments dependent on your location (Medicare localities) that increase the allowance. The network recommends to be aware Read more…