September 11, 2023 Submitted Electronically via www.regulations.gov The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSureAdministratorCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services7500 Security BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare … [Read more...] about Center Comments on 2024 Physician Fee Schedule
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Center Comments on Proposed Clarification of Dental Services
The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule includes a proposal to clarify reimbursement for dental services necessary to the clinical success of certain cancer treatments. The Center for Medicare Advocacy has drafted … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Clarification of Dental Services
Proposed Medicare Rule Clarifies Specific Dental Service Coverage
The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule released last week includes a proposal to clarify reimbursement for dental services necessary to the clinical success of certain cancer treatments. In last year’s PFS final rule, CMS … [Read more...] about Proposed Medicare Rule Clarifies Specific Dental Service Coverage
CMS Publishes Guidance on Medicare Dental Coverage
CMS recently published information on its website about the dental services that Medicare will and will not cover. Although dental services are generally excluded from coverage under the Medicare statute, the agency clarifies in this guidance that … [Read more...] about CMS Publishes Guidance on Medicare Dental Coverage
STSW Survey on Clarification of Payment for Dental Work Needed for Transplants
Last year, CMS issued a final rule clarifying that transplant patients on Medicare insurance can be covered for dental exams and treatments to identify and eradicate dental infections that risk complication of their organ, stem cell, or bone marrow … [Read more...] about STSW Survey on Clarification of Payment for Dental Work Needed for Transplants
NATCO Survey on Clarification of Payment for Dental Work Needed for Transplants
Last year, CMS issued a final rule clarifying that transplant patients on Medicare insurance can be covered for dental exams and treatments to identify and eradicate dental infections that risk complication of their organ, stem cell, or bone marrow … [Read more...] about NATCO Survey on Clarification of Payment for Dental Work Needed for Transplants
In Major Milestone, Medicare to Cover Additional Dental Treatments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) just announced that Medicare will begin making payment in 2023 for dental services necessary to identify and eliminate oral and dental infections prior to, and contemporaneously with, organ … [Read more...] about In Major Milestone, Medicare to Cover Additional Dental Treatments
Center Comments on Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage
The following is an excerpt from our full comments on the 2022 Physician's Fee Schedule. II.L. Proposals and Request for Information on Medicare Parts A and B Payment for Dental Services I. … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage
Medicare Proposal to Cover Dental Treatments that are Clinically Integral to Covered Medical Services
Public Comments Due by Sep. 6, 2022 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule that could allow Medicare payment in more circumstances where dental services are important to the outcome of primary, covered … [Read more...] about Medicare Proposal to Cover Dental Treatments that are Clinically Integral to Covered Medical Services
Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage Included in Medicare Proposed Rule
Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, with publication in the Federal Register expected on July 29, 2022. It includes a proposal to broaden … [Read more...] about Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage Included in Medicare Proposed Rule