june-18-2022
Noridian has issued new guidance on SCS documentation and compliance. The OIG found that 40% of providers, in both HOPDs and ASCs, did not comply with Medicare requirements when they billed for SCS, with overpayments of $636 million. (https://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region1/11800500.pdf). This study matters because Noridian will in turn audit providers and ask for repayment if documentation […]
october-29-2021
Updated Information on the Nationwide LCD Policy for Epidural Procedures for Pain Management CGS has released its final policy for epidural steroid injections for pain management has been released. This will be effective 12/5/2021. Please check your individual MACs. There are some changes as per the request of ASIPP and other societies in reference to […]