Instructions address when to use “CR” modifier and “DR” condition code for billing services during COVID-19 pandemic.

FFS Medicare payments will not be subject to long-standing 2 percent cut for the remainder of the year.

SNF PPS rule proposes 2.3 percent inflation increase, envisions minor policy changes.

Booklet provides guidance on complying with documentation requirements and correct billing.

LeadingAge tool provides Medicare rates for common therapy billing codes used by skilled nursing facilities.

Medicare claims and eligibility transactions that do not use Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers will be rejected in 2020.

CMS will discuss SNF VBP performance and PDPM.

Issue impacts a small proportion of claims with multiple rate codes; resolution is expected in late November.