MCRA's reimbursement consultants have deep expertise in interpreting CMS policy, interacting with CMS officials, and developing successful coding and payment applications.
Our CMS Strategy & Policy Execution
Navigating CMS policy is an integral step toward reaching the large population supported by Medicare and Medicaid. RHEMA has deep expertise in interpreting CMS policy, interacting with CMS officials, and developing successful coding and payment applications. We can work with you to understand how CMS policy changes will affect your business as well as assist in developing formal comments to CMS.
Service offerings include:
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New-Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) applications
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New-Technology APC applications
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Transitional Pass-Through (TPT) Payment Applications
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Analysis and commentary on CMS policy changes
CMS Deadline Tracker
DATE: January 1ST, 2024
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IPPS |
2024 Schedule |
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FY2025 Proposed Rule Release Date |
April 10, 2024 |
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60 Days Comment Period End |
June, 2024 |
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FY2025 Final Rule Release Date |
August 01, 2024 |
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NTAP Applications |
Submission Deadline |
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NTAP Preparation |
January – September, 2024 |
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Applications for the FY 2026 NTAP Cycle Due |
October 17, 2024 |
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ICD-10-PCS |
Submission Deadlines |
ICD-10 C&M Committee Meeting |
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Cycle 1 |
December 01, 2023 |
March 19-20, 2024 |
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Cycle 2 |
June 07, 2024 |
September 10-11, 2024 |
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Cycle 3 |
December 01, 2024 |
March 19-20, 2025 |
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MS-DRG |
Submission Deadline |
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FY 2026 Rulemaking |
October 20, 2024 |
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OPPS & PFS |
2024 Schedule |
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CY2025 Proposed Rule Release Date |
July 13, 2024 |
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60 Days Comment Period End |
September, 2024 |
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CY2025 Final Rule Release Date |
November 02, 2024 |
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New Tech APC & Transitional Passthrough Applications |
Complete Application Submitted by The First Business Date in The Earliest |
Earliest Effective Date for Pass-Through Status |
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Cycle 1 |
March 01, 2024 |
July 01, 2024 |
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Cycle 2 |
June 01, 2024 |
October 01, 2024 |
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Cycle 3 |
September 01, 2024 |
January 01, 2025 |
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Cycle 4 |
December 01, 2024 |
April 01, 2025 |
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Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Category III codes |
Submit Deadlines |
CPT® Editorial Panel Meeting |
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Cycle 1 |
November 01, 2023 |
February 01-03, 2024 |
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Cycle 2 |
February 05, 2024 |
May 09-11, 2024 |
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Cycle 3 |
June 12, 2024 |
September 19-21, 2024 |
Source: CMS website, AMA website.