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Topics provided by the Medicare Learning Network
Topics provided by the Medicare Learning Network
New Topics: Learn what has changed
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Evaluation & Management
Hip & Knee Replacements
Pneumatic Compression Devices
Respiratory Assist Devices
Updates: Added Information About
Ambulance Services: the No Surprises Act
Diabetic Supplies: continuous glucose monitors
Lower Limb Orthoses: covered codes for ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs)
Ostomy Supplies: resource for providing supplies promptly
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Services: history and updates to the case mix prospective payment
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators (TENS): general requirements for chronic pain
Wheelchair Options: Medicare’s policy to cover seat elevation equipment and codes that require prior authorization
Additional Information
Documentation requirements and examples:
Anticancer Drugs
Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility Services
Diabetic Shoes
Enteral Nutrition
Lenses
Lower Limb Orthoses
Parenteral Nutrition
Patient Lifts
Spinal Orthoses
Surgical Dressings
Urological Supplies
Wheelchair Options
Preventing denials:
Enteral Nutrition Pumps
ESRD Clinic Services
Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces
Protect Your Patients: Give Them a Flu Shot
Protect Your Patients: Give Them a Flu Shot
September and October are the best times for most people to get vaccinated. Make a strong flu shot recommendation at every patient visit. The CDC recommends annual flu shots for everyone 6 months and older.
Consider giving a preferred vaccine to your patients 65 years and older.
Preferred vaccines are potentially more effective than standard-dose flu vaccines. There are 3 recommended vaccines:
If one of these recommended vaccines isn’t available, give your patients a standard-dose flu vaccine instead.
Find out when your patients are eligible for the flu shot. We give information for dates of service in the last 18 months:
CPT or HCPCS codes
Dates of service
NPIs who administered the shots
If you need help, contact your eligibility service provider.
More Information:
CDC Flu webpage
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals
Getting a Flu Vaccine and a COVID-19 Vaccine at the Same Time
Vaccines.gov website
Flu shots: Get information for your Medicare patients
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