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04/02/2019
WPS Recent Oncology Related News
Part A, Part B and Part A/B News
WPS Articles From The Past Couple of Weeks that may be of Interest to Oncology:
WPS PART A-Outpatient Hospital Only
Improper Payment for Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Planning Services
In a recent report, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) determined that payments for outpatient IntensityModulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) did not comply with Medicare billing requirements. Specifically, hospitals billed separately for complex stimulations when they were performed as part of IMRT planning. Overpayments occurred because hospitals are unfamiliar with or misinterpreted CMS guidance.
Use the following resources to bill correctly:
- IMRT Planning Services Editing MLN Matters Article
- Medicare Improperly Paid Hospitals Millions of Dollars for IMRT Planning Services OIG Report, August 2018
- Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 4, Section 200.3.1
- July 2016 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System MLN Matters Article
WPS PART B-Private Practice Only
- A complete description of the service performed with enough information so that the reviewer can adequately determine coverage and compare the service to similar work for pricing.
- The name of the drug/biologic, the total dosage (plus strength of dosage, if appropriate), and the method of administration.
WPS PART A & PART B
EDI Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference (ACT) Reminder
Draft Local Coverage Determination (LCD): We Want Your Comments
Updated Medicare Companion Guides now Available
MSI: Evaluate Our Services!
The MAC Satisfaction Indicator (MSI) is the best way to share your opinions directly with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about your experience with us. These survey results will help us gain valuable insights and determine process improvements.
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4826847/?MAC_BRNC=15&MAC=J8-WPS
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Addendum B Update (HOPPS Fee Schedule for Services & Drugs)
Current ASP Drug Pricing Files
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2019 FINAL RULES
Physician Fee Schedule Fact Sheet
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