Industry Notes: CMS Wants Your Input

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Article Overview

This industry note covers several CMS items of interest to physicians, providers, and suppliers. It discusses the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey, a CMS update to the CLIA-waived test list and related modifier guidance, and a CMS competitive bidding announcement for Medicare durable medical equipment and related items. It is relevant to readers tracking Medicare administrative updates, laboratory billing, and supplier policy changes.

Why This Topic Matters

The article highlights operational and billing-related CMS updates that may affect provider feedback activities, laboratory test reporting, and supplier participation in Medicare programs.

Article Sections

  1. Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey

    Overview of CMS’s provider satisfaction survey and its purpose in evaluating Medicare contractor performance. Includes general reporting details and timing of results.

  2. In Other News

    Brief CMS update items affecting laboratory testing and Medicare supplier policy. Covers CLIA-waived status list changes and a competitive bidding announcement.

What You Will Learn

  • What CMS is seeking from providers through its contractor satisfaction survey
  • How CMS is updating its CLIA-waived test listing and related billing status guidance
  • What CMS announced about its competitive bidding program for certain durable medical equipment and supplies
  • Which CMS resources are referenced for further information

Who Should Read This

  • Physicians
  • Providers
  • Suppliers
  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance staff
  • Durable medical equipment suppliers

Codes Discussed

  • CPT: 81025
  • CPT: 80048

Modifiers Discussed

  • HCPCS Level II: QW

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