CMS instructed Medicare Administrative Contractors to review previously denied 2018 outpatient therapy claims reported with modifier -KX.
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News | This week in Medicare updates—3/28/18 | Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor | This week’s Medicare updates include several corrections to transmittals issued regarding April 2018 payment system updates, four new resources for those participating in the Quality Payment Program via an alternative payment model, an OIG review of outpatient physical therapy billing, and more! |
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