On October 31, 2019, the Office of General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an important memo from Kelly M. Cleary, CMS Chief Legal Officer, and Brenna E. Jenny, Deputy General...more
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Polsinelli is pleased to share the Reimbursement and Payor Dispute Update. This newsletter is a designated source of news, information and guidance on the constantly evolving reimbursement industry....more
The LVA settlement option is being offered to providers and suppliers with fewer than 500 Part A and B claims pending as of Nov. 3, combined, where no single claim appeal exceeds $9,000. These appeals will be settled at 62...more
The Medicare Learning Network (MLN) recently held a second call, where it answered questions live about the Low Volume Appeals (LVA) Settlement Option and revealed more information that providers considering the option need...more