CMS updates lists for Medicare items requiring doctor visits or prior approval

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated several lists used to manage how doctors and medical suppliers are paid through Medicare.

Why it matters: This is an administrative update to ensure medical billing codes match current Medicare rules regarding how much documentation or advance approval is needed for certain products and services.

Who it affects

• Medical providers and doctors

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This action was taken by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these updates for medical billing or compliance.

Agency: Health and Human Services Department, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Source: Federal Register — read the official document