by CMS - MLNConnects
May 12th, 2025
Walkers: Prevent Claim Denials
In 2023, the improper payment rate for walkers was 24.8%, with a projected improper payment amount of $8.7 million (see 2023 Medicare Fee-for-Service Supplemental Improper Payment Data (PDF)). Learn how to bill correctly for these services. Review the Walkers provider compliance tip for more information, including:
- Billing Codes
- Denial reasons and how to prevent them
- Documentation Requirements
- Resource
Medicare Preventive Services — Revised
Learn what’s changed:
- Colorectal cancer screening:
- Ultrasound abdominal aortic aneurysm screening:
- Added ICD-10 codes
- Clarified coverage requirements
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