Reimbursement News


We will do our best to share time-sensitive reimbursement news items to this page. We are also adding clinical/operational links related to COVID-19. These links are provided as a service to our members.  All content is the responsibility of the entity providing the information.  Payer-specific links can be found on our individual payer reimbursement pages. 


Reimbursement News

New Waived Tests (4/27/21)

Addition of the QW Modifier to Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Code 87636 (4/26/21)

DIFS: State, Health Insurers Further Extend Agreements to Provide Coronavirus Testing and Treatment at No Cost to Patients (4/22/21)

CMS: Telehealth Codes Updated (4/7/21)


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COVID-19:

American Academy of Family Practice regarding ICD-10 coding for COVID-19.

Fact Sheet from CMS about Telemedicine expansion

CDC Clinical/Operational Updates- Healthcare Facilities Guidance

New ICD-10 Code for COVID-19

IRS:  Bulletin  HSA Plans

AMA: Telemedicine Coding Advice