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Live Event November 10, 2021, Schoolcraft College, LivoniaDetails >Handouts and recordings are available!Details >
May 2021Updates that may be of interest to oncology including these updates/revisions:
• Many MolDX Policy Changes/Updates Details >Part A, Part B and Part A/B NewsIncludes articles that may be of interest to oncology released in the past 2 weeks • Also, Medicare Hot Links to 2021 Final Rules and the WPS Fee Schedules Details >Check out these upcoming training events:• On Demand Training: Appeals - Understanding the Basics • CMS 1500 Billing Basics • What's New for 2021 - Session 2 • E & M Services for 2021 • 3 day/1 Day Payment Window • New YouTube Training Available Details >
Recent Oncology Related Articles• Register for the June PGIP Quarterly Meeting Today • Prepayment Utilization Review can Affect Physicians’ Value-Based Reimbursement • Lunch and Learn Webinars for Physicians and Coders Focus on Risk Adjustment, Coding • Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories: Resources about the Private Payor Rate-Based CLFS • Medicare Pays to Help Patients Plan • Telehealth Services: Bill Correctly • Recent LearnResource & MedLearn Matters Articles Details >Region 1 - Performant Recovery, Inc.No New Oncology Related Issues Since March, 2020: • Latest under review at that time included: - Bone Marrow Transplants, ESAs for Cancer Patients, and Therapeutic Injections Details >This edition includes an article on:• Significant Shifting Reported in some Office Visits
• MedLearn Media Launches New Incentive Program Details >
Recent Oncology Related News• We're using updated utilization management criteria for non-behavioral health services starting Aug. 2, 2021 • For Medicare Advantage inpatient admissions, submit prior authorization requests for CAR-T cell therapy drugs to NovoLogix • Balance billing members • Reminder: Check for authorization requirements, not all Blue Cross patients require AIM authorization • IMPORTANT - ATTENTION MSHO MEMBERS - Additional Update on the BCBSM/AIM Prior Authorization Denials • Reminder: Using HCPCS code G2212 • We're making changes to drug coverage on Preferred Drug List starting in July • Additional medications will require prior authorization for most members starting May 24 • Starting in June, additional medical benefit drugs will require prior authorization for some Blue Cross commercial members • Michigan outpatient facilities must bill NDCs with NOCs or commercial claims will reject, starting in August • Additional medications will require prior authorization for Medicare Advantage members, starting June 22 • Starting in June, we'll use clinical information to validate providers' answers to some questionnaires in the e-referral system Details >Publications• The Record • BCN Provider News Details >Monthly Status ReportMany updates/corrections. Listed below is a sampling of what you will find: • 835 Recoupment isn't reflected on voucher • 835 CARC 210 sanction amount is incorrect • The system is applying a denied authorization to a claim in error • Multiple RHC Issues Details >
Last Reviewed/Updated 5/19/21Review the reported payer reimbursement issues including clarifications and issues with BCBSM and BCN Advantage Details >Recent Oncology Related NewsMedicaid Updates Include: • MSA Bulletin Updates • Biller "B" Aware Notices Details >• Aetna OfficeLink Updates
• Cigna
• HAP
• Humana YourPractice
• UHC Network Bulletin
• UHC Medical Policy Update
Details >• Read These Tips to Ensure Successful Medicaid Billing Details >Featuring this month: Medicare Advantage PlansTidbits regarding: • Medicare and You Booklet • Medicare Advantage Cannot Charge More for Chemo than Traditional Medicare • Reporting Issues to CMS Regional Office Details >
Telemedicine in Oncology and Payer PoliciesDetails >
May 2021, Frequently Asked Questions• Documentation requirements for a blood draw • Time based "incident-to" E & M visit • Pharmacist billing of E & M visits • Chemo and CT same day • Telehealth
• MSHO MEMBERS - You can access and search previous FAQs! Scroll to the bottom of the Q & As to find out how! Details >
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