like us on facebook connect with us on linkedin follow us on twitter May 03, 2018

Welcome to the Reimbursement Bulletin!

In order to more easily view the new format of this Bulletin, we recommend you view it in your web browser. At the very top it says, "To view this bulletin in a web browser, click here." By viewing it this way, you eliminate the need to go back and forth between your email and web browser, making it much easier to navigate. We hope this helps you enjoy our updated Bulletin!

This Bulletin will be published semi-monthly.  As always, any comments, suggestions, stories or questions can be sent to billing@msho.org. We hope you enjoy this issue!

Section Header

Important Oncology Related News

~ They are called 'co-pay accumulators,' and they're a way insurers make you pay more for Meds
~ Rituxan Hycela C-Code for Hospital Outpatient Setting
~ COA Statement On 340B Optimization Act
~ CMS to Recast 'Meaningful Use' Data Reporting Rules

Details >
Section Header

Did you miss MSHO's Spring Reimbursement Meeting?

The handouts are available on the MSHO Website!

Details >

MSHO's Fall Reimbursement Meeting

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Schoolcraft College - Livonia, MI
SAVE THE DATE!

Details >
Section Header Section Header

WPS Oncology Related LCD Updates

May 2018

Including...
~ May 2, 2018 CMS Re-work of the National Coverage Determination for ESAs Still Pending
~ WPS LCD changes related to MolDx...

Details >

WPS Recent Oncology Related News

Part A, Part B and Part A/B News

Details >

Join WPS for a Teleconference, Webinar or Seminar!

Check out these upcoming training events....

Including....
~ Teleconference on 6/5 on New to Medicare- Appeals Overview, and many more!

Details >
Section Header

Michigan RAC Information

Region 1 - Performant Recovery, Inc.

May 2018

Details >

Recent RAC Monitor Articles

This edition includes articles on......

~ Auditors Going from Targeting Just Physicians to Targeting Physicians and NPPs
~ Exclusive: Medicaid: The State of the Union

Details >

CMS-Medicare

Recent Oncology Related Articles

~ Quarterly Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Drug/Biological Code Changes – July 2018 Update
~ Open Payments Review and Dispute Data by May 15
~ CMS Changes Name of the EHR Incentive Programs and Advancing Care Information to “Promoting Interoperability”
~ Proper Use of the KX Modifier for Part B Immunosuppressive Drug Claims
~ Quality Payment Program: Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions Call — May 16
~ April 2018 OPPS Pricer File
~ Quarterly Update to the NCCI PTP Edits, Version 24.2 MLN Matters Article
~ Guidelines for Teaching Physicians, Interns, and Residents Booklet
~ ICD-10-CM/PCS: The Next Generation of Coding Booklet
~ General Equivalence Mappings FAQs Booklet
~ CMS Transmittal 191 on OCM Bundling Edits

Details >
Section Header

BCBSM/BCN

Recent Oncology Related News

~ Reminder from MSHO - Z51.11 in first diagnosis position on BCBSM claims
~ Effective July 1, BCN won’t accept late claims
~ Clinical Quality Corner tip sheets updated for 2018
~ More medical drugs added to site of care infusion requirement, beginning July 1

Details >
Section Header

Payer Issue Tracking Page

Last Updated 5/2/18

Review the reported payer reimbursement issues MSHO is currently addressing...
~ BCBSM is denying some drugs when the Z51.11 ICD10 code is in the first position.
~ BCBSM PPO is denying CPT 96366, therapeutic infusion additional hour when billed with 96413

Details >

Medicaid

Recent Oncology Related Issues and News

Medicaid Advantage Pending Issues; stay tuned, MSA Bulletins, Biller "B" Aware Notices

Details >

Priority Health

Update on Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA) NCD/LCD

Details >

Newsletters of Interest

~ Aetna OfficeLink Updates
~ BCN Provider News
~ Cigna
~ HAP/HealthPlus ProviderPlus
~ Humana YourPractice
~ UHC NetworkBulletin
~ UHC Medical Policy Update

Details >
Section Header

Recent Oncology Related Drug News

~ The role of PBMs in the drug supply chain — and why it matters to advisers

Details >
Section Header

Recent Oncology Related News

~ Auditing Issues Uncovered in Physician Documentation: Part I
~ Top 5 Developments and Concerns of Community Oncology Practices
~ Feds Boast $2.4B in Healthcare Fraud Judgments, Settlements

Details >
Section Header

"Ask MSHO"

May 2018, Frequently Asked Questions

Topics Include: WPS High Dollar Review, "Incident To" and Midlevel Providers, Concurrent Infusion and Discharging a Patient

Details >