Industry Notes

Why This Topic Matters

These updates can affect how practices stay current with Medicare coverage information, vaccine billing, claim acceptance, and overpayment repayment workflows. The article helps readers identify which operational changes may require attention from billing, reimbursement, or compliance staff.

Article Sections

1. CMS to Update LCDs With ICD-10 Codes by April 10

   Discusses CMS timing for publishing ICD-10-related local coverage decisions and associated coverage articles. The section frames the update in the context of Medicare coverage database availability and ICD-10 transition planning.

2. CMS Gives Vaccine Prices a Shot in the Arm

   Covers seasonal influenza vaccine pricing updates announced by CMS and referenced in an MLN Matters article. The section presents the broad context for the payment changes affecting flu vaccine billing.

3. Nix This Home Health Claim Type Next Month

   Addresses a Medicare Administrative Contractor notice about a home health claim type-of-bill change and resulting claim rejections. It also notes the associated rejection/error reporting referenced in the update.

4. MAC Makes Changes To Extended Repayment Plans

   Summarizes changes to the extended repayment schedule process described by a Medicare contractor. The section focuses on repayment plan handling, recoupment timing, and related policy updates.