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December 3, 2024

New CMS Interpretation on Face-to-Face Encounters Creates Challenges for Providers

Healthcare providers have been facing significant challenges with PCR (Pre-Claim Review) requests in recent months, following a new directive from…

December 2, 2024

Termination of the Hospice Benefit Component of the VBID Model

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the Hospice Benefit Component of the Value-Based Insurance Design…

November 28, 2024

2025 Medicare Part B Premiums and Deductibles: Key Updates for Providers

CMS has announced the updated Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles for 2025. These changes, which reflect adjustments for rising…

November 2, 2024

CMS Finalizes the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

CMS has released the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, outlining key updates to payment…

November 2, 2024

Preparing for the Redesigned Novitasphere Portal: A 2025 Upgrade

Novitasphere, a vital online portal for Medicare providers, is undergoing a significant redesign to improve user experience in 2025 and…

October 25, 2024

Precision Medical Billing Earns Great Place to Work Certification!

We are thrilled to announce that Precision Medical Billing (PMB) has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work—a…

September 6, 2024

Preparing for OASIS Section GG Public Reporting in 2025: Essential for Home Health Quality and Payment Outcomes

The upcoming public reporting of the OASIS Section GG items, particularly GG 0130 and GG 0170, will impact home health agencies’ quality scores starting January 1, 2025. Ensure your team understands the reporting requirements for the Discharge Function Score, Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP), and Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) program.

September 3, 2024

Rising Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Denial Rates Impact Home Health

A recent analysis shows a steady increase in prior authorization denials for Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries, creating challenges for home health agencies. With denial rates on the rise, agencies must stay informed about MA payer guidelines to prevent delays in care.

September 1, 2024

Understanding and Addressing Medicare Error Code 17729 Denials in Hospice Care

Several hospice agencies have reported erroneous claim denials under Medicare error code 17729. This issue is affecting claims related to…

August 30, 2024

Petria McKelvey Named One of Houston Business Journal's 2024 Most Admired CEOs

We are thrilled to announce that Petria McKelvey, CEO of Precision Medical Billing, has been honored as one of Houston…

July 18, 2024

PMB Honored with 2024 Emerging 10 Award

We are proud to announce that Precision Medical Billing, under the leadership of CEO Petria McKelvey, has been recognized as…

July 2, 2024

Home Health EVV Update/Reminder

Home health agencies are reminded of the policy concerning Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Home Phone Landline Requirements. Compliance with these…

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