CMS Clarifies Medical Necessity for Joint Replacements

CMS has released an education guide to improve physicians’ compliance with documentation requirements for major joint replacement surgery.

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Although this guide does not guarantee payment, it includes suggestions for documenting medical necessity to avoid denial of Medicare fee-for-service claims. It also includes examples of documentation that may result in a denied claim.

To view the guide, click here.

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