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Coding
DME Coding HCPCS Level II Code L3010
“Medicare DMERC B jurisdiction has stopped abruptly allowing and paying for L3010 using RT KX and LT KX. I cannot find any information about new modifiers or other info needed. Any suggestions? I do accept Medicare assignment.”
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HIPAA
Organization Fined for failing to Report a Breach
On March 5, 2026, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with MMG Fusion LLC, a software company that helps healthcare organizations communicate with patients.
The settlement addresses a data breach that exposed the protected health information (PHI) of about 15 million people.
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Coding
Surgical Coding Global Period
“The original procedure that was performed was a hallux interphalangeal joint arthroplasty to resolve a medial, diabetic ulcer. An infection developed that led to a hallux amputation. Does the global of the first surgery (arthroplasty) stay in place or is it reset by the zero-day global for the second surgery (amputation)?”
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Fraud, Waste & Abuse
CMS Announces New Measures to Strengthen Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention
CMS has announced new actions aimed at strengthening fraud prevention within Medicare and Medicaid programs. The initiative focuses on improving oversight, protecting patients and taxpayers, and preventing improper payments before they occur.
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FDA Recalls
MIPS
Final MIPS Countdown
Final Countdown: The 2025 MIPS Submission Window Closes March 15
The clock is officially ticking for healthcare providers participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). If you haven't finalized your data for the 2025 performance year, it’s time to shift into high gear. The deadline to submit your data to the Registry Clearinghouse Basic clients has passed and the deadline for those with the premium plan has been extended to March 15, 2026.
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