RCM Newsletters
STI RCM eNews – February 2024
In This Issue: Excellus BCBS Updated NDC/HCPCS Codes When Billing for Depo-Provera® Excellus BCBS: Preauthorization Removed for Additional Procedure Codes Effective February 1, 2024 How to Use the Office & Outpatient E/M Visit Complexity Add-On Code G2211 Telehealth Modifier 95 & Place of Service Codes CMS Policy Update- Surgical Dressings for Lymphedema KX Modifier on…Read More
STI RCM eNews – January 2024
In This Issue: Humana Military Referral Change Excellus BCBS Tips for Claim Adjustment Submissions CareFirst BCBS Authorization Edit Update Upcoming changes to certain transactions within PEAR PM Aetna Senior Supplemental Insurance to Use New Payment Processor Global Surgery Billing Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process Administrative Fee and Certified IDR Entity Fee Ranges Final Rule…Read More
STI RCM eNews – December 2023
In This Issue: Best Practices Moving into the New Year CMS Final Rule - Effective January 1, 2024 Medicare Expansion of Coverage of Colorectal Cancer Screening Compliance Corner – Employee Sanctions Read more online hereRead More
STI RCM eNews – November 2023
In This Issue: Independence BCBS Upcoming Transition for Provider Payments Cigna Digital Provider Newsroom Excellus BCBS New Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Excellus BCBS Reimbursement for eVisits United Healthcare Medicare Part B Step Therapy Prior Authorization United Healthcare Benefits for FedEx Employees 2024 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles CMS Annual Model of Care (MOC) Training No…Read More
STI RCM eNews – October 2023
In This Issue: 2024 CPT Code Set Changes New CMS Provider Types in 2024 CMS Part B Mass Claim Adjustments for Overpayments Medicare Open Enrollment Updated mRNA Vaccines for Patients 6 Months and Older Excellus BCBS Preauthorization Change Humana to exit Employer Group Commercial Medical Products NYS Medicaid Self-Disclosure Program Requirements Read more online hereRead More
STI RCM eNews – September 2023
In This Issue: CareFirst BCBS Update to Audio-Only Services Medicare Part B 2023-2024 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Pricing CMS: PECOS 2.0 Excellus BCBS Medical Records Collection Initiatives NGS: Attention OPPS Providers with Provider-Based Department(s): Permanent Edit Implementation Begins on/after 8/1/2023 New York State 2023 Cultural Competency Training Requirements United Healthcare Paperless Reminder and Updates United Healthcare…Read More
STI RCM eNews – August 2023
In This Issue: Fidelis Care New York Authorization Updates Martin’s Point Referral and Authorization Updates NGS Medicare Webinars Wellcare of New Jersey is now Fidelis Care Wellcare Medicare Billing Reminders Read more online hereRead More
STI RCM eNews – July 2023
In This Issue: Attention Providers that Prescribe Controlled Substances – New DEA Course Requirement New JZ Claims Modifier for Certain Medicare Part B Drugs Medicare Secondary Payer Accident-Related Diagnosis Codes: How to get Paid Gender-Specific Services: Billing Correctly and Usage of the Condition Code/Modifier CMS Tobacco Cessation Telehealth Guide Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company &…Read More
STI RCM eNews – June 2023
In This Issue: Anatomical Modifiers CareFirst of Maryland Plan Change Cigna - Reimbursement Policy Update: Implementation Delay for E&M Codes Billed with Modifier 25 and Minor Procedures E&M Down-Coding Smart Edits from Medicare Contractor Novitas Solutions UHC Community Plan- New Process to obtain Prior Authorization for Injectables UHC Digital Claim Letters Read more online hereRead More
STI RCM eNews – May 2023
In This Issue: Beacon Health Options Name Change CDPHP Fee Schedule Updates Excellus BCBS Expiration of Covid-19 Regulations Humana Virtual Credit Card Payments Medicaid Re-Enrollment Medicare Telehealth Service Post PHE United Healthcare Online Credentialing Read more online hereRead More