Reimbursement: Bolster Your COVID-19 Checklist With 3 Updates

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers track Medicare policy shifts that can affect claims processing, reimbursement accuracy, and compliance during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It is especially useful for practices that bill vaccine administration, telehealth, and related services under Medicare Part B.

Article Sections

1. COVID-19 vaccine payment increases

   Discusses updated Medicare payment information for COVID-19 vaccine administration and related reimbursement timing. It also notes changes reflected in CMS toolkits and claims guidance.

2. Codes removed from the Category 3 telehealth services list

   Summarizes corrections to the Medicare telehealth services list and the removal of codes that were previously included in Category 3. The section focuses on the policy update and its retroactive effective date.

3. New code options to use with the CS modifier

   Reviews additional acceptable codes associated with a Medicare claims modifier during the public health emergency. It also notes the related transition among certain services and the need to confirm payer-specific guidance.