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CMS Posts Q3 NCCI Edit Files The latest National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edit files are now available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) website.The latest NCCI edit files are now available on CMS’ website.

A Change Is Coming for Billing Distant Site Telehealth Services Billing rules for rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers will change in October. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Billing rules for rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers will change in October.

FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Has Arrived The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the ICD-10-PCS data set for fiscal year (FY) 2027. The update goes into effect Oct. 1, CMS released the ICD-10-PCS data set for fiscal year (FY) 2027.

HHS-OIG is hiring six IT Specialists. Join the Office of Management and Policy's Office of the Chief Data Officer, providing data analytics to fight fraud, waste, and abuse. Make an impact through public service—apply by 7/13: https://direc.to/fW7t

Dallas AAPC extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Linda Hallstrom, a remarkable educator and spirit.

Curious about what oversight work is coming next? The May 2026 HHS‑OIG Work Plan update is live, detailing the audits and evaluations the agency is launching to strengthen the integrity and efficiency of HHS programs. Take a look at what’s ahead: https://direc.to/fVZR

Lawsuit filed by 25 states, D.C. claims new federal student loan limits would harm health care workforce | AHA News A lawsuit filed May 19 by 25 states and the District of Columbia against the Department of Education claims that the agency’s final rule establishing new federal student loan limits would harm the health care workforce. The rule, issued April 30, defines the terms “professional student” and .....

A new HHS-OIG data snapshot examined how vertical integration — the consolidation of Part D sponsors with pharmacy benefit managers — affected drug costs, pharmacy reimbursement, and enrollee cost sharing. Learn more: https://direc.to/fVB4

New Codes Describe TOFIDENCE for COVID-19 Hospital Treatment The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has established one new billing code to describe TOFIDENCE (tocilizumab-bavi) when used to treat CMS establishes new billing code to describe TOFIDENCE (tocilizumab-bavi) when used to treat COVID-19.