More specifically, we were only able to determine that the increase in billing on HCPCS codes A4352 and A4353 in CY 2023 represented SAHS billing activity after the calendar year ended
The submitter explained that dental infections could spread more easily, and therefore faster, when host immunity is compromised by immunosuppressing/immunomodulating drugs via three pathways for the bacteria to spread: locally through facial spaces, through the bloodstream, and by aspiration
To codify the existing process for multiple data submissions for the quality and improvement activities performance categories, we are proposing to add at 414.1325(f)(1) that for multiple data submissions received in the quality and improvement activities performance categories in accordance with paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) for an individual MIPS eligible clinician, group, subgroup, or virtual group from submitters in multiple organizations (for example, qualified registry, practice administrator, or EHR vendor), CMS will calculate and score each submission received and assign the highest of the scores
The submitter noted that we finalized that payment can be made for certain dental services prior to or contemporaneously with chemotherapy, CAR T-Cell therapy, and the administration of high-dose bone-modifying agents (anti-resorptive therapy), when used in the treatment of cancer
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