Reimbursement: Bolster Your COVID-19 Checklist With 3 Updates

Why This Topic Matters

These updates affect how Medicare claims are paid and which service codes remain valid under temporary COVID-era policies. Staying current helps organizations avoid billing errors and align claims submission practices with revised CMS guidance.

Article Sections

1. Get the Scoop on COVID-19 Vaccine Payment Increases

   Discusses a CMS payment update affecting vaccine administration reimbursement during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It also notes related toolkit and claims guidance for different payer categories.

2. Know the Codes Removed from the ‘Category 3’ Telehealth Services List

   Reviews a CMS correction related to the Medicare telehealth services list and a retroactive removal from a temporary telehealth category. The section focuses on the policy update and the affected code listing.

3. Check Out 6 New Code Options to Use With the CS Modifier

   Covers CMS updates to the list of codes accepted with modifier CS during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The section also references prior and replacement code groupings and related payer guidance.