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December 3, 2021
A Flash Code 2021 Q4b WEB version has been released and includes the addition of fees to Covid-19 Codes.
Some example codes to look at are:
-U0002-$51.31
-0240U-$142.63
-86408-$42.13
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December 1, 2021
A Flash Code 2021 Q4b Desktop version has been released and includes the addition of fees to Covid-19 Codes. You can download this version here. Flash Code Web will be updated by this Friday.
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October 1, 2021
Last night the Flash Code WEB servers were updated for 2021 Q4.
Updates for 2021 Q4 include changes to:
-2021 Q4 ICD-10-CM
-2021 Q4 ICD-10-PCS
-2021 Q4 CPT and HCPCS Codes
-2021 Q4 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 27.3
-2021 Q4 RBRVS & OPPS fees
-2021 Q4 Part B Drug fees
-2021 Q4 Lab fees
-2021 Q4 DME fees
-2021 Q4 LCD and NCD
If there are any questions, please get in touch by emaling techsupport@flashcode.com or by calling 800.711.7873. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific.
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September 30, 2021
The Flash Code 2021 Q4 Desktop program update is now available. CDs are being shipped and the download version is available here.
Updates for 2021 Q4 include changes to:
-2021 Q4 ICD-10-CM
-2021 Q4 ICD-10-PCS
-2021 Q4 CPT and HCPCS Codes
-2021 Q4 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 27.3
-2021 Q4 RBRVS & OPPS fees
-2021 Q4 Part B Drug fees
-2021 Q4 Lab fees
-2021 Q4 DME fees
-2021 Q4 LCD and NCD
Please note...Macintosh OS Users, a download installer is not available at this time. Please call 800.711.7873 for assistance and options.
If there are any questions, please get in touch by emaling techsupport@flashcode.com or by calling 800.711.7873. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific.
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June 30, 2021
Flash Code WEB servers have been updated for 2021 Q3.
Updates for this Quarter inlcude:
-2021 Q3 CPT and HCPCS Codes
-2021 Q3 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 27.2
-2021 Q3 RBRVS & OPPS fees
-2021 Q3 Part B Drug fees
If there are any questions, please get in touch by emaling techsupport@flashcode.com or by calling 800.711.7873. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific.
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June 29, 2021
The Flash Code 2021 Q3 Desktop program update is now available. CDs are being shipped and the download version is available here.
Updates for 2021 Q3 include changes to:
-2021 Q3 CPT and HCPCS Codes
-2021 Q3 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 27.2
-2021 Q3 RBRVS & OPPS fees
-2021 Q3 Part B Drug fees
Please note...Macintosh OS Users, a download installer is not available at this time. Please call 800.711.7873 for assistance and options.
If there are any questions, please get in touch by emaling techsupport@flashcode.com or by calling 800.711.7873. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific.
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April 1, 2021
Flash Code WEB was updated to include changes for the new 2021 2nd quarter.
Those updates are:
-2021 Q2 CPT and HCPCS Codes
-2021 Q2 Dental Codes added for Covid
-2021 Q2 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 27.1
-2021 Q2 RBRVS fees
-2021 Q2 Medicare (OPPS) fees
-2021 Q2 Part B fees
-2021 Q2 DME fees
-2021 Q2 LCD and NCD
If there are any questions, please get in touch by emaling techsupport@flashcode.com or by calling 800.711.7873. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific.
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March 31, 2021
The Flash Code 2021 Q2 Desktop program update is now available. CDs have been shipped and the download version is available here.
Updates for 2021 Q2 include:
-2021 Q2 CPT and HCPCS Codes
-2021 Q2 Dental Codes added for Covid
-2021 Q2 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 27.1
-2021 Q2 RBRVS fees
-2021 Q2 Medicare (OPPS) fees
-2021 Q2 Part B fees
-2021 Q2 DME fees
-2021 Q2 LCD and NCD
If there are any questions, please get in touch by emaling techsupport@flashcode.com or by calling 800.711.7873. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific.
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March 3, 2021
We now have a Flash Code 2021 Q1c WEB program. The new Janssen Covid-19 vaccine and dose administration codes were added to our Flash Code WEB program on 3/2/2021.
Additionally, the CS modifer's description was updated to be used for Covid-19 services.
These codes and modifier will also be included in our DESKTOP program, for the 2021 Q2 update, that will be released at the end of March 2021.
91303: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, DNA, spike protein, adenovirus type 26 (Ad26) vector, preservative free, 5x1010 viral particles/0.5mL dosage, for intramuscular use (Janssen).
0031A: Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, DNA, spike protein, adenovirus type 26 (Ad26) vector, preservative free, 5x1010 viral particles/0.5mL dosage, single dose (Janssen).
CS Modifier: Cost-sharing for specified covid-19 testing-related services that result in an order for or administration of a covid-19 test
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January 7, 2021
CMS released a new RBRVS file on 1/6/2021 that included new RVU values and a new Conversion Factor of 34.8931.
Our Flash Code DESKTOP program is updated to include these new RBRVS changes. You can download the new program 2021 Q1b here. Please replace your prior program, 2021 Q1a with this new version if you rely on RBRVS fee tables. There were no other changes other than the RBRVS fees.
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January 7, 2021
CMS released a new RBRVS file on 1/6/2021 that included new RVU values and a new Conversion Factor of 34.8931.
Our Flash Code WEB program was updated last night and now reflects these latest RBRVS changes.
We are currently working on updating our Flash Code Desktop Program and will have a new build, 2021 Q1b, to reflect these changes soon.
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January 5, 2021
New COVID-19 ICD-10 Codes for 2021 have been added to our Flash Code WEB program. These codes have also been added to our 2021 Q1 DESKTOP program. Download this NEW program here to replace the 2021 Q1 release.
New COVID-19 ICD-10 codes that take effect now are:
J12.82 icd10.volume1 Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019 Pneumonia due to 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2); Pneumonia due to COVID-19
M35.81 icd10.volume1 Multisystem inflammatory syndrome MIS-A; MIS-C; Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults; Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children; Pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome; PIMS
M35.89 icd10.volume1 Other specified systemic involvement of connective tissue
Z11.52 icd10.volume1 Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Z20.822 icd10.volume1 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19 Contact with and (suspected) exposure to SARS-CoV-2
Z86.16 icd10.volume1 Personal history of COVID-19
If there are any questions, please get in touch by emaling techsupport@flashcode.com or by calling 800.711.7873. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific.
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January 4, 2021
Happy New Year Flash Code Subscribers! We wish you a wonderful year ahead.
Flash Code WEB was updated 12/31/2020 to include updates for the new 2021 1st quarter.
Those updates are:
-2021 Q1 CPT and HCPCS Codes
-2021 Q1 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 27.0
-2021 Q1 RBRVS fees
-2021 Q1 Medicare (OPPS) fees
-2021 Q1 Part B fees
-2021 Q1 DME fees
-2021 Q1 Lab fees
-2021 Q1 LCD and NCD
If there are any questions, please get in touch by emaling techsupport@flashcode.com or by calling 800.711.7873. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific.
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December 30, 2020
The Flash Code 2021 Q1 desktop program update is now available! This program is shipping now. You can download a copy here.
Updates for this Quarter include:
-2021 Q1 CPT and HCPCS Codes
-2021 Q1 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 27.0
-2021 Q1 RBRVS fees
-2021 Q1 Medicare (OPPS) fees
-2021 Q1 Part B fees
-2021 Q1 DME fees
-2021 Q1 Lab fees
-2021 Q1 LCD and NCD
If there are any questions, please get in touch by emaling techsupport@flashcode.com or by calling 800.711.7873. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific.
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December 23, 2020
The new Moderna Covid-19 vaccine and dose administration codes have been added to our Flash Code WEB program. These codes will also be included in our DESKTOP program, the 2021 Q1 update, that will be released at the end of December 2020.
91301: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 100 mcg/0.5mL dosage, for intramuscular use (Moderna).
0011A: Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 100 mcg/0.5mL dosage; first dose (Moderna).
0012A: Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 100 mcg/0.5mL dosage; second dose (Moderna).
Vaccine code 91301 should be billed with one of the administration codes, 0011A or 0012A depending on if it is the first or second dose given.
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December 15, 2020
The new Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine and dose administration codes have been added to our Flash Code WEB program. These codes will also be included in our DESKTOP program, the 2021 Q1 update, that will be released at the end of December 2020.
91300: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3mL dosage, diluent reconstituted, for intramuscular use (Pfizer).
0001A: Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3mL dosage, diluent reconstituted; first dose (Pfizer).
0002A: Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3mL dosage, diluent reconstituted; second dose (Pfizer).
Vaccine code 91300 should be billed with one of the administration codes, 0001A or 0002A depending on if it is the first or second dose given.
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October 1, 2020
Last night our WEB servers were updated for 2020 Q4.
Updates for this Quarter include:
-2020 Q4 ICD-10-CM Code Update
-2020 Q4 ICD-10-PCS Code Update
-2020 Q4 CPT and HCPCS Code Update
-2020 Q4 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 26.3 Update
-2020 Q4 Medicare (OPPS) Fee Update
-2020 Q4 Part B Fee Update -2020 Q4 LCD and NCD Update
Please get in touch if you have any questions. We can be reached at 800.711.7873 or at techsupport@flashcode.com during office hours. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific Time. ______________________________________________________________________
September 29, 2020
The Flash Code 2020 Q4 desktop program update is now available! This program is shipping now. You can download a copy here.
Updates for this Quarter include:
-2020 Q4 ICD-10-CM Code Update
-2020 Q4 ICD-10-PCS Code Update
-2020 Q4 CPT and HCPCS Code Update
-2020 Q4 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 26.3 Update
-2020 Q4 Medicare (OPPS) Fee Update
-2020 Q4 Part B Fee Update
-2020 Q4 LCD and NCD Update
If there are any questions, please get in touch by emaling techsupport@flashcode.com or by calling 800.711.7873. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific.
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July 29, 2020
A few more new COVID-19 codes have been released. These three codes have been added to our Flash Code Web program last night. Searches can be done by code number, verbiage, as well as, various forms of Coronavirus and Covid-19.
87426: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique, (e.g., enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]) qualitative or semiquantitative, multiple-step method; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (e.g., SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19]).
0223U: Infectious disease (bacterial or viral respiratory tract infection), pathogen-specific nucleic acid (DNA or RNA), 22 targets including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), qualitative RT-PCR, nasopharyngeal swab, each pathogen reported as detected or not detected
0224U: Antibody, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), includes titer(s), when performed
If there are any quesitons, please contact us at 800.711.7873 or email us at techsupport@flashcode.com. Our office hours are M-F from 8am to 4pm Pacfiic.
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July 1, 2020
Last night our WEB servers were updated for 2020 Q3.
Updates for this Quarter inlcude:
-2020 Q3 CPT and HCPCS Code update
-2020 Q3 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 26.2 update
-2020 Q3 Medicare (OPPS) fee update
-2020 Q3 Lab fee update
-2020 Q3 Part B fee update
-2020 Q3 LCD and NCD update
Please get in touch if you have any questions. We can be reached at 800.711.7873 or at techsupport@flashcode.com during office hours. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific Time.
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June 30, 2020
Flash Code 2020 Q3 is avaiable and shipping now. You can download a copy here.
Updates for this Quarter inlcude:
-2020 Q3 CPT and HCPCS Code update
-2020 Q3 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 26.2 update
-2020 Q3 Medicare (OPPS) fee update
-2020 Q3 Lab fee update
-2020 Q3 Part B fee update
-2020 Q3 LCD and NCD update
Please get in touch if you have any questions. You can reach us at 800.711.7873 or techsupport@flashcode.com during our office hours. Our office hours are M-F from 8AM to 4PM Pacific Time.
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June 5, 2020
Due to the release of new codes and coding information, on May 21, 2020 the Flash Code WEB program was updated to include these new changes. (Our Desktop program will include these changes in the next quarterly release at the end of June, for 2020 Q3.)
The new codes are listed below:
• U0003: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by CMS-2020-01-R.
• U0004: 2019-nCoV Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2/2019-nCoV (COVID-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-CDC, making use of high throughput technologies as described by CMS-2020-01-R.
• C9803: Hospital outpatient clinic visit specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), any specimen source.
As a reminder these codes related to COVID-19 can be found via a search for “covid, covid19, covid-19, covid 19, corona virus or coronavirus”.
Information on Medicare payment for new codes U0003 and U0004 can be found here: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-2020-01-r.pdf
Additionally, there are some HCPCS codes that are now excluded from the CLIA edits. Here are a couple of those codes to refer to: 0106U and 0156U. These codes can now be found in Flash Code with a QW modifier to indicate CLIA WAIVED.
Please get in touch if there are any questions by calling 800.711.7873.
Our office is open M-F from 8am to 4pm Pacific time.
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We hope everyone is doing well.
Last night our Flash Code WEB servers were updated with new changes...
There are new changes that have taken effect recently involving telemedicine services, CLIA Waived COVID-19 tests and Rural Health Clinics and/or Federally Funded Qualified Health Centers.
Some changes(not all code changes) you can review in the new program are listed below:
- Codes 99441, 99442, 99443, 98966, 98968 have RVU value increases and/or status and modifier guideline changes (accessible on the Flash Code payment screen by clicking on the fee value for the code).
-Codes U0002 and 87635 are now CLIA Waived and will have a QW indicator noting this. -There is a new code used for Rural Health Clinics and/or Federally Funded Qualified Health Centers. This new code is G2025 with a description of “Distance site telehealth services for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Please contact us at 800.711.7873 during office hours (M-F from 8am to 4pm Pacific) if there are any questions.
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May 6, 2020
We hope everyone is doing well.
For Desktop Subscribers: A new Flash Code version is available. Download the 2020 Q2B here.
There are new changes that have taken effect recently involving telemedicine services, CLIA Waived COVID-19 tests and Rural Health Clinics and/or Federally Funded Qualified Health Centers.
Some changes(not all code changes) you can review in the new program are listed below:
- Codes 99441, 99442, 99443, 98966, 98968 have RVU value increases and/or status and modifier guideline changes (accessible on the Flash Code payment screen by clicking on the fee value for the code).
-Codes U0002 and 87635 are now CLIA Waived and will have a QW indicator noting this. -There is a new code used for Rural Health Clinics and/or Federally Funded Qualified Health Centers. This new code is G2025 with a description of “Distance site telehealth services for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Please contact us at 800.711.7873 during office hours (M-F from 8am to 4pm Pacific) if there are any questions.
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April 15, 2020
For Desktop Subscribers: A new Flash Code version is available. Download the 2020 Q2a here. This version includes four new COVID-19 Codes.
Those codes are:
G2023: Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), any specimen source
G2024: Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), from an individual in a SNF or by a laboratory on behalf of a HHA, any specimen source
86328: Immunoassay for infectious agent antibody(ies), qualitative or semiquantitative, single step method (eg, reagent strip); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]).
86769: Antibody; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]).
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April 15, 2020
Last night we updated the Flash Code web server to include these newly released COVID -19 CPT codes.
These codes are:
86328: Immunoassay for infectious agent antibody(ies), qualitative or semiquantitative, single step method (eg, reagent strip); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]).
86769: Antibody; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]).
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April 9, 2020
Per CMS Manual System Transmittal 1033 Dated April 3, 2020 there are two new HCPCS codes for specimen collection for COVID-19 testing.
Last night we updated the Flash Code server to include these newly released HCPCS codes.
The codes are:
G2023 Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), any specimen source
G2024 Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), from an individual in a SNF or by a laboratory on behalf of a HHA, any specimen source
Note that these codes are retroactive to an effective date of 3/1/2020.
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April 1, 2020
The Flash Code Web program was updated on 3/31/2020 to include 2020 Q2 updates to:
-CPT & HCPCS Codes, including the new COVID-19 ICD Diagnosis Code and CPT/HCPCS Lab Testing Codes.
-NCCI Unbundling Edits, Version 26.1
-Medicare RBRVS Fee Schedule update
-Medicare OPPS Fees update
-Medicare Part B Drug Fees
-Medicare Lab Fees
-2020 Q2 NCD update
-The 2020 Q2 LCD is updated with latest Article information. Merger of CMS LCDs to Articles has been completed. Flash Code has applicable links to the CMS Articles as of 2020 Q2.
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March 29, 2020
A new Flash Code 2020 Q2 installer is now available for download
Updates for this quarter include:
-2020 Q2 CPT and HCPCS Code Updates, including the new COVID-19 ICD Diagnosis Code and CPT/HCPCS Lab Testing Codes.
-2020 Q2 National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Version 26.1 update
-2020 Q2 Medicare (OPPS) fee updates
-2020 Q2 Lab fee update
-2020 Q2 Part B fee update
-2020 Q2 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (RBRVS) update
-2020 Q2 NCD update
-The 2020 Q2 LCD is updated with latest Article information. Merger of CMS LCDs to Articles has been completed. Flash Code has applicable links to the CMS Articles as of 2020 Q2.
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March 24, 2020
We were notified of the new ICD-10 code for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), effective for use on April 1, 2020. This new code will be added to Flash Code as part of our 2020 Q2 quarterly update.
Per the article from the CDC:
"On March 11, 2020 the Novel Coronavirus Disease, COVID-19, was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. On March 13, 2020 a national emergency was declared in the United States concerning the COVID-19 Outbreak. Given these developments, and the urgent need to capture the reporting of this condition in our nation’s claims and surveillance data, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), under the National Emergencies Act Section 201 and 301, is announcing a change in the effective date of new diagnosis code U07.1, COVID-19, from October 1, 2020 to April 1, 2020. This off-cycle update is unprecedented and is an exception to the code set updating process established under HIPAA."
Click here to review the CDC's article regarding this new ICD-10 Code.
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March 18, 2020
New testing codes for Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been released.
1. AMA code for testing of COVID-19/Coronavirus. CPT code 87635
2. Non-CDC testing of COVID-19/Coronavirus. HCPCS code U0002
3. CDC testing of COVID-19/Coronavirus. HCPCS code U0001
The AMA Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Editorial Panel on Monday March 16th released a new CPT code that describes laboratory testing for the novel coronavirus—SARS-CoV-2—that causes COVID-19. The CPT code is now effective and can be used.
The Medicare claims processing system will be able to accept the two HCPCS codes on April 1, 2020 for dates of service on or after February 4, 2020
The descriptions for these codes are:
87635 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), amplified probe technique
U0001 CDC 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr diagnostic panel
U0002 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-CDC
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March 10, 2020
We wanted to post some helpful coding information regarding the COVID-19 Outbreak from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please review this information below.
CMS has developed two HCPCS codes for Coronavirus lab tests. See the codes within this article: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-develops-additional-code-coronavirus-lab-tests
Click here to review the CDC's ICD- 10 coding guidelines for COVID-19
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February 7, 2020
CMS released two new updates:
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (RBRVS) - posted by CMS February 3rd.
AND
National Correct Coding Initiative Edits - posted by CMS February 5th
Flash Code Desktop subscribers should download the new program version 2020 Q1A to gain access to these new updates.
Flash Code Web subscribers will see these updates by Monday February 10, 2020 within their online program.
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January 6, 2020
Happy New Year!
The Flash Code Web program was updated on 12/31/2019 to include 2020 Q1 updates to:
-CPT & HCPCS Codes
-NCCI Unbundling Edits, Version 26.0
-Medicare RBRVS Fees
-Medicare OPPS Fees
-Medicare Part B Drug Fees
-Medicare DME Fees
- Medicare Lab Fees
-The 2020 Q1 NCD data has been updated with CMS data files captured through 12/22/2019.
-The 2020 Q1 LCD data continues with the 2019 Q4 files. CMS transition to 2020 Q1 data is expected to be completed by January 31, 2020. We will post update files once that transition is done.
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December 30, 2019
A new Flash Code 2020 Q1 installer is now available for download
This new version includes:
G2023 Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), any specimen source
G2024 Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), from an individual in a SNF or by a laboratory on behalf of a HHA, any specimen source
86328: Immunoassay for infectious agent antibody(ies), qualitative or semiquantitative, single step method (eg, reagent strip); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]).
86769: Antibody; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]).
-2020 Q1 NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 26.0
-2020 Q1 Medicare (OPPS)
-2020 Q1 Part B Drug Fees
-2020 Q1 DME fee update
-2020 Q1 Lab fee update
-2020 Q1 RBRVS update
-The 2020 Q1 NCD data has been updated with CMS data files captured through 12/22/2019.
-The 2020 Q1 LCD data continues with the 2019 Q4 files. CMS transition to 2020 Q1 data is expected to be completed by January 31, 2020. We will post update files once that transition is done.
Flash Code Web will be updated by January 1, 2020
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October 24, 2019
A new Flash Code 2019 Q4 installer is now available for download
This new version includes a correction to an existing code and the addition of a new code.
-The Revised (R) label on ICD-10 code Z11.7 has been corrected to reflect that this is a new code for 2020 and is now labeled with N20.
-There was a late release where a new HCPCS code was added, effective 10/1/2019. That new code is J0642.
Our web platform has also been updated with these changes.
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October 1, 2019
The Flash Code Web program has been updated!
Included in this update:
-2019 Q4 ICD-10-CM and PCS Code Updates
-2019 Q4 CPT and HCPCS Code Updates
-2019 Q4 NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 25.3
-2019 Q4 Medicare (OPPS)
-2019 Q4 Part B Drug Fees
-2019 Q4 CMS update to LCD and NCD
-2019 Q4 DME update
-2019 Q4 RBRVS update (added 9/26/2019)
There were no changes to Lab for this quarter
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September 27, 2019
The Flash Code Desktop Program has been updated and ready for download!
Included in this update:
-2019 Q4 ICD-10-CM and PCS Code Updates
-2019 Q4 CPT and HCPCS Code Updates
-2019 Q4 NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 25.3
-2019 Q4 Medicare (OPPS)
-2019 Q4 Part B Drug Fees
-2019 Q4 CMS update to LCD and NCD
-2019 Q4 DME update
-2019 Q4 RBRVS update (added 9/26/2019)
There were no changes to Lab for this quarter
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July 1, 2019
Enhanced Sort Feature
Flash Code has expanded user control over an existing default feature. This feature provides options for viewing Treatment codes that you key into the ENTRY screen.
In the ENTRY screen, codes have been displayed as entered, but displayed in descending fee value after Analysis and when displayed in the SAVED CODES element.
You can now choose these sort options to take effect during entry of Treatment codes within the ENTRY screen:
1. Sorted by Ascending Fees
2. Sorted by Descending Fees
3. Sorted by Ascending Codes
4. Sorted by Descending Codes
5. Not sorted
Below are some screen shots that show where this feature enhancement is accessed.
Our online help has been updated to reflect this change and you can view an image with more details of this screen here
We hope you like this added functionality.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
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July 1, 2019
The Flash Code Web Program has been updated!
Included in this update:
-2019 Q3 CPT and HCPCS Code Updates
-2019 Q3 NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 25.2
-2019 Q3 Medicare (OPPS)
-2019 Q3 Part B Drug Fees
-2019 Q3 DME Update
-2019 Q3 CMS update to LCD and NCD
There were no changes to Lab for this quarter
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June 28, 2019
CMS released new DME data files after we completed and sent out 2019 Q3 updates on June 26, 2019. Therefore, we have a new new program bulid (named the same) that replaces the June 26th program.
If you use DME data, please delete your first Flash Code 2019 Q3 program from your computer's hard drive and install this new version found here
To confirm that you have the program with the new DME files, please search and verify the data for code K0553 (set your DME practice location to California):
1. K0553, now includes K0553-KF with a fee value of $256.89
2. K0553 now has a fee value of $220.78.
Please contact us if there are any questions by calling 800.711.7873 or emailing us at techsupport@flashcode.com. Our office hours are M-F from 8am to 4pm Pacific Time.
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June 26, 2019
The Flash Code Desktop program has been updated to reflect these changes:
-2019 Q3 CPT and HCPCS Code Updates
-2019 Q3 NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 25.2
-2019 Q3 Medicare (OPPS)
-2019 Q3 Part B Drug Fees
-2019 Q3 CMS update to LCD and NCD
There were no changes to Lab or DME for this quarter.
The CDs are being shipped now and a download version can be found here
The web program updates will be made over the weekend.
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March 28, 2019
Happy Spring!
The Flash Code Desktop program has been updated to reflect these changes:
-2019 Q2 HCPCS Code Updates
-2019 Q2 NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 25.1
-2019 Q2 Medicare (OPPS)
-2019 Q2 Part B Drug Fees
-2019 Q2 Lab Fees
-2019 Q2 DME Fees
-2019 Q2 CMS update to LCD and NCD
The CDs are being shipped now and a download version can be found here
The web program updates will be made by week's end.
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January 4, 2019
Happy New Year!
The Flash Code Web Program has been updated!
This update includes the following 2019 Q1 data changes:
-CPT/HCPCS Code Updates
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 25.0
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity Edits
-Medicare RBRVS, Lab Fees, DME Fees, Part B Drug Fees
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December 28, 2019
Happy New Year!
The 2019 Q1 program update on CD is shipping now!
A download version can be found here
This version includes 2019 Q1 data changes to:
-CPT/HCPCS Codes
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 25
-NCD and LCD Medicare Medical Necessity Edits
-Medicare RBRVS, OPPS, Lab, DME, Part B Drug Fees
Our Web Platform will be updated before the end of 2018.
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October 24, 2018
The Flash Code Web Program has been updated!
This update includes the following 2018 Q4 data changes:
-2019 ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS Code Updates
-2018 Q4 CPT and HCPCS Code Updates
-2018 Q4 NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 24.3
-2018 Q4 Medicare (OPPS)
-2018 Q4 Part B Drug Fees
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September 27, 2018
Flash Code 2018 Q4 updates are available and shipping! The download version is available here as well.
This version includes 2018 Q4 data changes to:
-2019 ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS Code Updates
-2018 Q4 CPT and HCPCS Code Updates
-2018 Q4 NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 24.3
-2018 Q4 Medicare (OPPS)
-2018 Q4 Part B Drug Fees
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July 2, 2018
The Flash Code Web Program has been updated!
This version includes 2018 Q3 data changes to:
-Mid-year CPT/HCPCS Code changes
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 24.2
-2018 Q3 CMS update to LCD and NCD
-Medicare OPPS Fees, DME Fees, Part B Drug Fees and Lab Fees (All Lab fees are now applied Nationally retro back to 04/01/2018)
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June 28, 2018
Happy Summer!
Flash Code 2018 Q3 Desktop update is shipping! The download version is available here as well.
This version includes 2018 Q3 data changes to:
-Mid-year CPT/HCPCS Code changes
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 24.2
-2018 Q3 CMS update to LCD and NCD
-Medicare OPPS Fees, DME Fees, Part B Drug Fees and Lab Fees (All Lab fees are now applied Nationally retro back to 04/01/2018)
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May 25, 2018
A new Flash Code 2018 Q2b installer is now available for download
This new version includes a mid-cycle quarter update to the LCD and NCD polices and some CPT Code changes.
Our web platform has also been updated with these changes.
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April 1, 2018
The Flash Code Web Program has been updated!
This version includes 2018 Q2 data changes to:
-CPT/HCPCS Code
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 24.1
-Medicare RBRVS for 2018 Q2 (including update with 2018 Q1 AR file retro back to 2018 Q1), OPPS Fees, DME Fees, Part B Drug Fees and Anesthesia Conversion Factor On 2/22/2018 CMS released an “AR" update to the 2018 Q1 MPFS mid-quarter that replaced the original 2018 Q1 schedule. This update is retroactive to the first day of the quarter and results in increased payments for most services. You can resubmit your claims for the corrected amount. The RBRVS Q1 AR file was released in order to comply with fee changes from the “SUSTAIN Care Act of 2018”
Flash Code 2018 Q2 fees are also reflective of this new AR fee update.
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March 27, 2018
The Flash Code 2018 Q2 desktop CD program update is shipping. The download version is available here as well.
This version includes 2018 Q2 data changes to:
-CPT/HCPCS Code
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 24.1
-Medicare RBRVS for 2018 Q2 (including update with 2018 Q1 AR file retro back to 2018 Q1), OPPS Fees, DME Fees, Part B Drug Fees and Anesthesia Conversion Factor
On 2/22/2018 CMS released an “AR" update to the 2018 Q1 MPFS mid-quarter that replaced the original 2018 Q1 schedule. This update is retroactive to the first day of the quarter and results in increased payments for most services. You can resubmit your claims for the corrected amount. The RBRVS Q1 AR file was released in order to comply with fee changes from the “SUSTAIN Care Act of 2018”
Flash Code 2018 Q2 fees are also reflective of this new AR fee update.
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January 25, 2018
Flash Code "2018 Q1d" download is available. This "d" version fixes an issue with incorrect fees being displayed when preferences are set in the GPCI Practice Location to view National Avergae Fees.
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January 17, 2018
Flash Code "2018 Q1c" download is available. This "c" version fixes an issue with ASA Alternate codes displaying two of the same codes.
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January 15, 2018
Flash Code "2018 Q1b" download is available. This "b" version fixes an issue that blocked New Anesthesia crosswalk codes from being displayed in the crosswalk list for the CPT Surgical codes.
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January 11, 2018
Flash Code "2018 Q1a" download is available. This "a" version corrects truncated code descriptions within Deleted 2018 CPT and HCPCS Codes.
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January 2, 2018
Happy New Year!
Flash Code Web Program has been updated to reflect 2018 Q1 changes!
This version includes 2018 Q1 data changes to:
-CPT/HCPCS Code Updates
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 24.0
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity Edits
-Medicare RBRVS, Lab Fees, DME Fees, Part B Drug Fees
Additionally, the new feature to view CPT codes sorted by decending dollar value has been implemented into the Saved Codes view and the Analysis Engine
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December 29, 2017
Flash Code 2018 Q1 Desktop program is available!
The program on CD is shipping now.
The download version can be found:here
This version includes 2018 Q1 data changes to:
-CPT/HCPCS Code Updates
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 24.0
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity Edits
-Medicare RBRVS, Lab Fees, DME Fees, Part B Drug Fees and Anesthesia Crosswalk and Code Notes
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September 26, 2017
Flash Code 2017 Q4 Desktop program is available!
The program on CD is shipping now.
The download version can be found:here
This version includes 2017 Q4 data changes to:
-ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS updates for 2018
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 23.3
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity Edits
-Medicare OPPS, DME, Part B Drug Fees, and Anesthesia conversion factor updates
Flash Code Web Program Updates will be applied before October 1, 2017.
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July 3, 2017
Flash Code 2017 Q3 Desktop program is available!
The program on CD is shipping now.
The download version can be found here:
This version includes 2017 Q3 data changes to:
-CPT/HCPCS Code Updates
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 23.2
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity Edits
-Medicare OPPS, DME, and Part B Drug Fees
Flash Code Web Program has been updated as of July 1, 2017.
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March 27, 2017
Flash Code 2017 Q2 Desktop program is available!
The program on CD is shipping now.
The download version can be found here:
This version includes 2017 Q2 data changes to:
-CPT/HCPCS Code Updates
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 23.1
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity Edits
-Medicare OPPS, DME, and Part B Drug Fees
Flash Code Web Program Updates will be applied by the end of the week.
A Reminder: Flash Code Legacy WEB program will not be updated and will be sunset and replaced by Flash Code NextGen on April 1, 2017.
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January 3, 2017
IMPORTANT ALERT: Flash Code Legacy was Updated for the last time and will be replaced by Flash Code NextGen on April 1st, 2017. Click here for more details.
Flash Code Legacy WEB program has been updated to contain 2017 Q1 data:
-CPT/HCPCS Code Updates
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 23.0
-Medicare RBRVS (including 21 new GPCI Practice Locations), Lab Fees, DME Fees, and Part B Drug Fees
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December 31, 2016
Happy New Year!
Flash Code NextGeneration WEB program has been updated to contain the latest 2017 Q1 Updates.
This update contains 2017 Q1 data changes to:
-CPT/HCPCS Code Updates
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 23.0
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity Edits
-Medicare RBRVS (including 21 new GPCI Practice Locations), Lab Fees, DME Fees, and Part B Drug Fees
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December 30, 2016
-Flash Code 2017 Q1 Desktop Download is available. Click here to download it.
-Flash Code 2017 Q1 Desktop program on CD has shipped.
This update contains 2017 Q1 data changes to:
-CPT/HCPCS Code Updates
-NCCI (unbundling) Edits, Version 23.0
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity Edits
-Medicare RBRVS (including 21 new GPCI Practice Locations), Lab Fees, DME Fees, and Part B Drug Fees
Flash Code Web Program Updates will be applied before the new year.
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September 28, 2016
-Flash Code 2016 Q4 Desktop Download is available. Click here to download it.
-Flash Code 2016 Q4 Desktop program on CD has shipped.
This update includes more than 3,000 changes and revisions to ICD-10, updates to fees and compliance regulations effective October 1, 2016.
Also inlcuded in this update are New Feature Enhancements to our Search Element:
Download a pdf copy here
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July 1, 2016
-We are happy to announce both of our Flash Code Next Generation Web and Desktop Programs now contain over 1 million links between ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes. This data was compiled from over 255 million claims paid by CMS that were ICD-9-CM based. The ICD-9-CM codes were then passed through the GEM tables in forward and reverse direction and the most commonly used codes selected for the link file. We will add to this list of links as ICD-10-CM claims data becomes available from CMS. Click on the LINK button within ICD-10 or CPT Code records to view these links.
-The Medicare fee support features that include Status, Global Period, RVUs & Calculations, Modifier Use Guidelines and Surgical Breakout has been implemented to our Flash Code NextGeneration WEB program. These feature can be found on both the Desktop and Web prgrams. Click on the Fee Amount next to the CPT Code to view this feature.
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June 30, 2016
Flash Code NextGeneration WEB program update was completed.
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-Flash Code 2016 Q3 Destkop program on CD was shipped.
-Flash Code 2016 Q3 Legacy WEB program update was completed.
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Flash Code 2016 Q3 Desktop Download is available. Click here to download it.
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April 7, 2016
Flash Code 2016 Q2 updates to Flash Code Legacy and Flash Code NextGeneration WEB programs were completed by start of morning on 4/1/2016.
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March 30, 2016
Flash Code 2016 Q2 Desktop product is available now and incude updates to codes, fees, and compliance regulations effective April 1, 2016.
3/25/2016 - The desktop CD version shipped on 3/25/2016
3/30/2016 - The desktop download is available here
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January 29, 2016
Flash Code desktop has been updated with the mid-January release of RBRVS data.
This file was released by CMS in order to make an adjustment to the converstion factor and to make additional changes to RVU values.
The new Conversion Factor of 35.8043 replaces the earlier value of 35.8279
Adjustments were made to the RVUs
Adjustments were made to the OPPS cap amounts
These changes are reflected in the 2016 Q1.2 version of Flash Code.
Please click the Downloads Page to access links for Macintosh and Windows.
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All deployments of Flash Code have been updated and are available via web access, online download, or CD shipment. Changes include the 2016 Q1:
New, Revised, and Deleted CPT and HCPCS codes
NCCI, NCD, LCD compliance edits
RBRVS, LAB, DME, Medicare PartB Drug Fees
Over 1 million CPT/HCPCS to ICD-10-CM links.
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May 5, 2015 - Flash Code has been updated (again) for 2015 Q2!
The RBRVS fees that recently took effect have been updated in Flash Code. (Codes and compliance edits were updated previously at the start of the quarter)
Here’s the timeline for this update:
4/16/2015 President Obama signed the H.R.2 bill into law two days after it was
passed by the Senate.
4/20/2015 The updated RBRVS fee table became available from CMS. It reversed the
21% pay cut that would have taken effect had H.R.2 not passed. With the
updated RBRVS files in hand, we began preparing all versions of Flash
Code 2015 Q2 for deployment.
4/22/2015 Flash Code 2015 Q2 Desktop Downloads were available
4/23/2015 Flash Code 2015 Q2 Desktop programs on CD were shipped
4/26/2015 Flash Code 2015 Q2 WEB was updated after business hours
Details of this legislation:
On April 14, 2015, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) passed the Senate by an overwhelming vote of 92-8. President Obama officially signed the H.R. 2 bill into law on 4/16/2015. This repeals the SGR and prevents the 21% pay cut.
This means:
-Medicare payments will increase by 0.5% on July 1, 2015 followed by a 0.5% annual increase from 2016-2019.
-In 2020-2025, Medicare payments will receive a 0.0% adjustment.
-In 2026 there will be one of two conversion factors: a 0.75% rate increase for practices involved in an alternative payment model (APM) and a 0.25% rate increase for provides not involved in an APM.
Listed below are links to articles relating to this:
http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/FFSProvPartProg/Provider-Partnership-Email-Archive-Items/2015-04-15-standalone.html
http://www.businessinsider.com/r-obama-signs-bill-fixing-medicare-doctors-pay-2015-4
http://obamacarefacts.com/doc-fix-medicare-access-and-chip-reauthorization-act-of-2015/
http://www.c-span.org/video/?325434-5/president-obama-remarks-hr-2-doc-fix-bill-signing
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March 30, 2015 - The current ‘docfix’ expires on March 31st and a 21% cut in Medicare payments to physicians is scheduled to take effect April 1st.
However, Congress passed a permanent ‘docfix’ via House Resolution 2, but the Senate left for their 2 week vacation without passing it. They are expected to address this issue April 13th, upon their return.
The President has expressed support for this bill and has indicated he will sign it into law once it is passes the Senate.
CMS will hold claims for the first two weeks of April, providing time for the Senate to get back into DC and act on the bill. Per CMS, "Under current law, electronic claims are not paid sooner than 14 calendar days (29 days for paper claims) after the date of receipt.”
We will not update our web servers to reflect the 21% pay cut, unless the SGR fix does not pass and CMS advises its fiscal intermediaries to process claims under that fee schedule. Additionally, we will hold shipments of desktop product until the outcome of this legislation is determined.
For more details regarding this issue, please refer to this summary article from Medical Economics: http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/sgr-remains-place-now
Please contact us at 800.711.7873 with any further questions.
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January 23, 2015 - 2015 Q1 Anesthesia Converison Factor Change for Flash Code Desktop Subscribers
CMS posted a new file this week, which contains a change to the Anesthesia conversion factor.
A patch for our desktop program has been posted. Desktop subscribers please visit our Downloads page to install this patch.
January 8, 2015 -2015 Q1 RVRBS Corrections
The Flash Code Provider & Anesthesia programs have been updated to correct errors present in the original CMS RVU file (Medicare Physician Fee Schedule).
The corrected files were posted by CMS on 12/30/2014, which did not provide enough time for Fiscal Intermediaries to update their systems for 2015. As a result, CMS has instructed claims processing to commence on January 15, 2015.
Per CMS:
"MACs will be holding claims for the first 14 calendar days of January 2015. This is due to implement a correction due to technical errors in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule files including the RVU15A. The current RVU15A posted on CMS.gov is the corrected and most current file."
As of this posting Flash Code contains the current Medicare Physician Fees.
If you are a WEB subscriber, the changes are reflected.
If you are a DESKTOP subscriber and received the CD prior to January 9, 2015,
a patch for this file has been posted on our Downloads page. Please download the patch so that the current fees will be displayed in your Flash Code 2015 Q1 update.
If you are a DESKTOP DOWNLOAD subscriber and have already downloaded your 2015 Q1 program prior to January 8, 2015, a patch for this file has been posted on our Downloads page.
January 6, 2015 - Happy New Year!
All versions of the Flash Code DESKTOP product for 2015 Q1 have been shipped.
Our Flash Code WEB product was updated with 2015 Q1 data on January 1, 2015.
This update contains the following information:
-2015 Q1 CPT and HCPCS updates
-2015 Q1 RBRVS Medicare fee schedule including "Doc Fix extension"
-2015 Q1 NCCI (unbundling) edits version 21.0
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity edits to November 2014
-Medicare Part B drug fees for 2015 Q1
October 16, 2014 - Alert! Security Breach affecting Internet Explorer 6.0 users
The internet security community has discovered a security breach when Internet Explorer 6.0 uses SSL 3.0 to access secure sites, such as Flash Code.
We have updated our servers to block access. Affected browsers will display this page:
To continue to use Flash Code in Internet Explorer 6.0 securely, the following steps must be taken.
1. In your internet browser click on the Tools menu on the top of the screen and select Internet Options… from the drop down list.
2. Click on the Advanced tab and under settings, security, scroll down to Use TLS 1.0 and checkmark the box.
3. Click Apply to save changes.
4. Click Refresh to load the Flash Code site.
These settings will eliminate the security threat and allow normal access to Flash Code.
*For Tech Support please call 1.800.711.7873 or e-mail techsupport@flashcode.com.
October 15, 2014 - Sequestration is Still in Effect:
"Mandatory Payment Reductions in the Medicare FFS Program — “Sequestration”
As required by law, President Obama issued a sequestration order on March 1, 2013 requiring across- the-board reductions in Federal spending. In general, Medicare FFS claims with dates-of-service or dates-of-discharge on or after April 1, 2013, will incur a 2 percent reduction in Medicare payments. Therefore, to prevent making overpayments, interim and pass-through payments related to the Medicare cost report will be reduced by 2 percent. Beginning April 1, 2013 the 2 percent reduction will be applied to Periodic Interim Payments (PIP), Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and Cancer Hospital interim payments, and pass-through payments for Graduate Medical Education, Organ Acquisition, and Medicare Bad Debts. Questions about reimbursement should be directed to your Medicare Administrative Contractor."
The fees displayed in Flash Code are calculated from the current Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Per CMS the 2% sequestration deduction occurs AFTER the claim is submitted to the fiscal intermediary.
What this means:
1) You should submit charges with the same, or greater value than what is displayed in Flash Code
2) If you deduct the 2% sequestration amount prior to billing, the fiscal intermediary will STILL deduct an additional 2%. That means you will receive ~4% less than the Medicare Allowable amount.
We will continue to provide information on this matter as it becomes available to us.
Below is a link to an article on the Medicare website about “Sequestration”.
October 4, 2014 - Our Flash Code WEB product was updated with Q4 data on October 4, 2014.
This update contains the following information:
-2015 ICD and DRG updates
-2014 Q4 CPT and HCPCS updates
-2014 Q4 RBRVS medicare fee schedule including "Doc Fix extension"
-2014 Q4 NCCI (unbundling) edits version 20.3
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity edits to August 2014
-Medicare Part B drug fees for 2014 Q4
-LAB and DME tables for 2014 Q1 (unchanged for Q4)
September 24, 2014 - All versions of the Flash Code DESKTOP product for 2014 Q4 were shipped.
This update contains the following information:
-2015 ICD and DRG updates
-2014 Q4 CPT and HCPCS updates
-2014 Q4 RBRVS medicare fee schedule including "Doc Fix extension"
-2014 Q4 NCCI (unbundling) edits version 20.3
-NCD and LCD Medical Necessity edits to August 2014
-Medicare Part B drug fees for 2014 Q4
-LAB and DME tables for 2014 Q1 (unchanged for Q4)
August 4, 2014 - CMS updated their DME fees on July 28, 2014. This update has an effective date retro back to 4/1/2014.
Once we were made aware of this change, we quickly worked on getting the new DME Fee Table implemented into our Flash Code 2014 Q3 program.
On 7/31/2014 a patch for our desktop program was posted. Desktop subscribers please visit our Downloads page to install this patch.
On 8/1/2014 this update was made to our web program. Web subscribers can now view the most current DME fees within their online program.
July 22, 2014 - Our Flash Code WEB product was updated with Q3 data on July 1, 2014.
This update included the RBRVS Medicare fee schedule including the "Doc Fix extension", NCCI (unbundling) edits version 20.2, NCD and LCD Medical Necessity edits to July 2014, Medicare Part B drug fees and the LAB and DME tables.
Flash Code DESKTOP product was shipped on 6/26/14.
April 30, 2014 - As you may know, Legislation enacted at the end of March extends the "Doc Fix" originally voted in Dec. 2013. The H.R. 4302 Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (The SGR or "Doc Fix" bill) prevents the 20% cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
This bill also included a provision that delays the implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS by one year. It is now scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2015.
Flash Code Provider Web product was updated on April 18, 2014 with this "Doc Fix".
Flash Code Provider Desktop product was shipped prior to the "Doc Fix".
We have posted a patch on our Downloads page to update this file. Your should install this patch if you rely on RBRVS or DME Fees.
January 23, 2014 - As of mid-January CMS has released a new file containing updated Anesthesia conversion factors for the several states. Click here to see if your state is affected.
All of our Flash Code 2014 Q1 installers have been updated to include the new conversion factors for our Anesthesia product. A patch for this file has been posted on our Downloads page.
January 3, 2014 - Happy New Year!
All versions of Flash Code contain the 2014 Q1 updates, including Medicare’s “doc fix” as posted by CMS on 12/30/2013.
The Pathway for the SGR Reform Act of 2013 prevented the scheduled 20.1% cut in physician pay and has provided a “doc fix” for three months, setting the conversion factor to $35.8228 through March 31, 2014.
In addition to the “doc fix”, the update includes:
The new CPT and HCPCS codes
NCCI unbundling edits
NCD & LCD medical necessity edits
DME, LAB, PEN, and Medicare Part B Drug fees
The 2014 budget was signed by the House and Senate in the week ending 12/20/2013.
It was then passed to the President who signed it into law on 12/26/2013.
CMS posted the updated RBRVS files on 12/30/2013.
Our Flash Code team - comprised of customer support, coding, data and IT specialists worked diligently and quickly to test and implement the updated 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule so that our customers would have acces to up-to-date information at the start of the new coding year.
Online users saw the updated changes after midnight on Jan 1st
All CDs and desktop downloads were shipped/posted by Jan 3rd
Our goal is to provide the best support and service to each of our customers.
If you have any questions regarding the update, please contact Stephanie Standfill at s.standfill@flashcode.com
January 5th, 2012 - On Tuesday, January 3rd, CMS posted the updated RBRVS fee table that was signed into law on December 23rd, 2011. This fee table contains a 60 day "fix" that stops the 27% pay reduction for medicare Part B provider services.
This fee table has been incorporated into all applicable versions of desktop Flash Code (PROVIDER and Anesthesia) and we anticipate all shipments will be sent by Tuesday, January 10th. Web product will be updated on or before Sunday, January 8th.
For desktop users who need access to the 2012 CPT and HCPS codes immediately, please go to the Downloads page where the 2012 Q1 installers are now available.
December 30th, 2011 - We will be shipping the desktop version of Flash Code 2012 Q1 as soon as CMS releases the updated RBRVS fee table that was signed into law on December 23rd, 2011. This fee table contains a 60 day "fix" that averts the 27% pay reduction for medicare Part B provider services.
This affects Flash Code DESKTOP PROVIDER and ANESTHESIA product users only. (PAYER product has already shipped).
If you need to access the new CPT and HCPCS codes, please LOGIN to our online website using the following:
UserName: temp2012
Password: access
Access will be available until one week after all affected desktop subscriber product has been shipped.
April 1st, 2011 - Flash Code web now contains the Medicare Part B Drug code fees. These fees are released quarterly by CMS and apply Nationally. Examples include: 90655 Flu vaccine $14.86.
J0152 Adenosine Injection $91.73
Q3025 Interferon beta 1-a IM $224.99
March 31st, 2011 - The desktop version of Flash Code for 2011 Q2, with codes, fees, and compliance regulations are available for immediate download.
December 30th, 2010 - The desktop version of Flash Code for 2011 Q1, with codes, fees, and compliance regulations are available for immediate download.
December 9th, 2010 - The House and Senate have passed a medicare pay fix that eliminates the pending 25% pay cut through calendar year 2011.
December 2nd, 2010 - The House also passes one month Medicare Pay Fix, the Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 (H.R. 5712) which is signed into law by the President.
November 19th, 2010 - Senate Passes one month Medicare Pay Fix. Next step is House action, expected after the Thanksgiving recess.
