The CMS CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule introduced new billable codes for Caregiver Training Services that signify a pivotal step toward recognizing and supporting caregivers in their crucial roles. A new blog post by LeadingAge NY Business Partner HealthPRO Heritage explores the details of these new codes, their guidelines, and the potential impact they can have on patient care.

The call will feature updates on IQIES, jRAVEN, and Corrections to the 2024 PPS Rates as well as an open Q&A session. 

Reporting cycle covers funding received from January through June 2022.

Reporting requirements apply to providers who received more than $10,000 in federal relief during the second half of CY 2022.

The SNF PPS Final Rule adopts most of the proposed provisions and is set for publication on Aug. 7^th.

Reporting required for providers who received over $10,000 in combined PRF and/or ARP Rural Funding in the second half of CY 2022.

The “5-Claim Probe and Educate Program” will impact most homes and is aimed at increasing billing accuracy.

Written comments are accompanied by press statement expressing concern about unfunded costs, problematic quality measures.