E/M Coding Alert - 2011 Issue 15
Physician Notes: CMS Holding Colorectal Cancer Screening and Hepatitis B Vaccine Claims
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Article Overview
This article explains a CMS notice about Medicare Part B claims that have been delayed or suspended because of processing errors affecting selected preventive services and Hepatitis B vaccine claims. It also mentions a separate CMS announcement about a new specialty code tied to advanced diagnostic imaging accreditation. The piece is relevant to billing staff, coders, and provider offices that need to understand the scope of the claims disruption and the types of services involved.
Why This Topic Matters
Readers who bill Medicare Part B need to know which categories of claims were affected so they can recognize delays, monitor payment issues, and coordinate with their MAC as needed. The article also flags a CMS coding update that may matter to organizations involved in diagnostic imaging accreditation.
What You Will Learn
- Which broad categories of Medicare Part B claims CMS said were affected by processing errors
- What types of services were involved in the claims delays and suspensions
- Why the article mentions a new CMS specialty code related to diagnostic imaging accreditation
- How the issue is framed for providers working with MACs and Medicare billing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Physician practices
- Medicare providers
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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