Federal Health Policy Update for January 20

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for the week of January 13-20.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS has published updates to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes on the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List.  The update adds ten codes to the list of items that require a face-to-face encounter between provider and patient and a written order prior to delivery as a condition of payment.  Go here for a summary of the update [...]