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MLN Connects Newsletter: Dec 19, 2024

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS)

MLN Connects - Official CMS news from the Medicare Learning Network® [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc ]
Thursday, December 19, 2024

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*Editor's Note:*

Dear Colleagues—

Sending you our warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday season. We’ll release the next edition on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Sincerely,

The MLN Connects Team

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*News*


* MBI Lookup Tools: CMS Seeks Input by February 17 [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489729 ]
* CMS Roundup (December 13, 2024) [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489730 ]
* Long-Term Care Hospital Provider Preview Reports: Review by January 15 [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489731 ]
* Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Provider Preview Reports: Review by January 15 [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489732 ]
* Medicare Advantage Organizations & Prescription Drug Plans: Comment on Draft Medicare Transaction Facilitator Agreements by January 31 [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489733 ]
* Health Professional Shortage Area: CY 2025 Bonus Payments [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489734 ]
* Home Health Quality Reporting Program: Final OASIS-E1 Instruments & Manual [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489735 ]
* Quarterly Credit Balance Reports No Longer Required [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489736 ]

*Compliance*


* Immunosuppressive Drugs: Prevent Claim Denials [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489738 ]

*Claims, Pricers, & Codes*


* HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Coding Updates [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489740 ]
* Coding for Appropriate Use Criteria Program for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Ends December 31 [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489741 ]
* Federally Qualified Health Center Prospective Payment System: CY 2025 Pricer [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489742 ]
* Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing: CY 2025 HCPCS Codes [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489743 ]

*MLN Matters® Articles*


* CY 2025 Update: DMEPOS Fee Schedule [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489745 ]
* National Coverage Determination 210.15: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489746 ]

*From Our Federal Partners*


* CHAMPVA Policy on Weight Loss Medications Effective January 1 [ https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2024-12-19-mlnc#_Toc185489748 ]

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