CMS Transmittal R503PR1: Section 2231, Regional Medicare Swing-Bed-Rates, updates Table 38 to correct the Medicare…
Policy CMS-T-R503PR1 · Skilled Nursing Facility
HighThis transmittal (R503PR1) updates Table 38 in Section 2231 to correct Regional Medicare Swing-Bed Rates. Billing teams processing swing-bed claims should reference the corrected rate table immediatel
View alertCMS Transmittal R530PR1: Section 2231, Regional Medicare Swing-Bed-Rates, updates Table 38 to correct the Medicare…
Policy CMS-T-R530PR1 · Skilled Nursing Facility
HighThis transmittal (R530PR1) corrects the Medicare swing-bed rates in Section 2231, specifically updating Table 38 with revised Regional Medicare Swing-Bed rates. Billing teams should verify that swing-
View alertFederal Register Final Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Repeal of Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities
Policy FR-2025-21792 · Skilled Nursing Facility
HighThe repeal of minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities may negatively impact reimbursement due to potential declines in quality of care, influencing claims and patient outcomes. This c
View alertFederal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program and Value-Based Purchasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2025; Correction
Policy FR-2024-22504 · Skilled Nursing Facility
HighThe correction of technical errors in the FY 2025 SNF final rule will ensure accurate implementation of the Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities. This may
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