Comments to CMS COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Second Interim Final Rule

The Alliance submitted comments to CMS's COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Second Interim Final Rule that provided additional policy and regulatory revisions to provide flexibility during the pandemic. The Alliance  providing specific comments and recommendations addressing:

• The codes that should be utilized by Provider Based Departments (PBD) when billing for wound care services via telehealth that has been temporarily relocated to a patient’s home
• Competitive bidding program concerns
• Temporary relocation sites
• The Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program
• Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Program Relief
• LCD/DME issues

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