Archives: 2025, May

Monday Minute with Melinda - HPS

Addressing Outpatient Code Editor Error that is causing Home Health Billing Rejection Frustrations

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: May 12, 2025

A home health billing rejection issue is leading to significant frustration and needs to be addressed. On April 25th, 2025, CMS issued Change Request 13992 to update the Outpatient Code Editor.

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Monday Minute with Melinda - HPS

2026 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage Programs Released

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: May 5, 2025

The newly issued Final Rule for the Medicare Advantage programs will take effect in 2026. Medicare Advantage programs are set to receive a 2.83% increase in the rates paid to them by the federal government, helping to support the healthcare needs of their beneficiaries.

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