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NYSIIS COVID-19 Submissions Must include Priority Group
The ChartMaker® Medical Suite has been updated to allow users to attach the Priority Group to their Covid-19 immunization submissions. NYSIIS is currently accepting information for the following vaccines: Vaccine (ID) Name CVX Code Trade Name Manufacturer Code COVID-19, mRNA, LNP-S, PF, 100 mcg/0.5 mL dose 207 Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine MOD COVID-19, mRNA, LNP-S, PF,…Read More
Medicare FFS Claims: 2% Payment Adjustment (Sequestration) Suspended through December
On April 16, 2021, CMS announced that the 2% Payment Adjustment (Sequestration) for Medicare FFS Claims have been suspended through December: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act suspended the sequestration payment adjustment percentage of 2% applied to all Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) claims from May 1 through December 31, 2020. The Consolidated Appropriations…Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine and Administration Codes, Payment Allowances & Effective Dates
The COVID-19 Vaccine is here and is ready to be administered. As providers the next big step is to procure the vaccine and administer it. Likewise, it is important to know that Medicare will cover and pay for the administration of the vaccine, when furnished consistent with the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). The payment and…Read More
eNews and More From STI – March 2021
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ChartMaker® 2018.2 Software Release 6.5.3
Here are some of the main highlights in ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2018.2 (file version 6.5.3). To read a full list of enhancements, view the Release Notes.
Read MoreeNews and More From STI – February 2021
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ChartMaker® 2018.2 Software Release 6.5.2
Here are some of the main highlights in ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2018.2 (file version 6.5.2). To read a full list of enhancements, view the Release Notes.
Read MoreeNews and More From STI – January 2021
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CDC Announces 6 New ICD10 Codes for COVID-19 Effective 01/01/2021
On December 3, 2020, the CDC announced six (6) new ICD10 diagnosis codes to identify conditions resulting from COVID-19. These ICD10 Codes will become effective on January 1, 2021. The new codes are: Z11.52 – Encounter for screening for COVID-19 Z20.822 – Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19 Z86.16 – Personal history of COVID-19…Read More
CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkits
CMS released a set of toolkits for providers, states and insurers to help the health care system prepare to swiftly administer the vaccine once it is available. These resources are designed to increase the number of providers that can administer the vaccine and ensure adequate reimbursement for administering the vaccine in Medicare, while making it clear…Read More