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Revised Skilled Nursing Facility ABNs

Pursuant to the changes stemming from the elimination of the “Improvement Standard,” CMS has issued revised Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) language.

March 31, 2014

Medicare

Avoiding Denials for Therapy Services in SNFs

National Government Services offers guidance on the most common documentation errors that lead to denials in therapy payments.

March 11, 2014

Medicare

CMS Updates Medicare Discharge Codes

New guidance from CMS updates hospital discharge codes and readmission policies that may impact post-acute Medicare coverage.

March 11, 2014

Medicare

New HETS Replaces Medicare CWF Queries

CMS is instructing providers to transition to the new HETS for Medicare eligibility information.

February 18, 2014

Medicare

CMS Announces Open Period for Additional Participants in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative

Organizations interested in participating in Models 2, 3 or 4 of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative must submit an intake form by April 18, 2014.

February 18, 2014

Medicare

Medicare Part B Rate Calculation Tool

Nursing home members can use this tool to calculate Medicare Part B ancillary rates for the first quarter of 2014. 

February 11, 2014

Medicare

Medicare Part B Coding and Therapy Update

CMS has issued updated Medicare Part B therapy codes and general policy information on ancillary therapy billing.

February 4, 2014

Medicare

Clarification on the Role of Aides in Maintenance Therapy

CMS clarifies that aides can provide covered maintenance services in the skilled nursing facility.

January 21, 2014

Medicare

More on Jimmo v. Sebelius

This is a reminder on LeadingAge NY’s audio conference and an update on the most recent CMS posting.

January 14, 2014

Medicare

Jimmo v. Sebelius Settlement Clarifying Scope of Skilled Coverage Takes Effect Today: Additional Guidance Available

Revisions of the CMS Medicare policy manual related to the Jimmo v. Sebelius “Improvement Standard” settlement take effect today, Jan. 7, 2014.  LeadingAge NY will provide a free-to-members audio conference on the new Medicare skilled coverage guidelines on Jan. 22, 2014.



January 7, 2014
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