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LCD L36711 – Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

Following review and discussion of L36711 Novitas will be making revisions to the policy. Please continue to watch our website. As a reminder, the LCD Reconsideration Process is the appropriate mechanism for interested parties to request a revision to a LCD. The process is available only for final LCDs. The whole LCD or any provision […]

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Novitas’s Online Draft LCD Comment Form Has Not Been Functioning Properly

It has come to our attention that the Draft Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Submit Comments form has not been functioning properly. Your comments are important to us; therefore, if you submitted comments for the following draft LCDs using the form and did not receive an email acknowledging receipt of your comments, we encourage you to […]

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Open Payments Federal Program

Novitas has been asked by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide you with the attached information about an opportunity to review data from the Open Payments Federal Program. This program collects and publishes annually information about the payments that physicians have received from drug and device companies. CMS would appreciate your […]

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2017 Novitas Solutions Medicare Symposium

Novitas Solutions invites you to join us at our annual Medicare Symposium. This in-person educational event is for our Part A and Part B Medicare providers, and their billing compliance representatives. Classes will highlight the tools and information you need to avoid billing pitfalls and remain complaint with the Medicare program. This year we are […]

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Novitas Solutions Policy Comment Period is now OPEN!

Novitas Solutions has posted draft Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for public comment.  The start date of the comment period is May 19, 2016 and the end date will be July 7, 2016 for the posted draft LCDs. You can find the draft policies on our website at: http://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/spaces/MedicareJL/page/pagebyid?contentId=00006145 NOTE: All Draft LCDs are in ICD-10 […]

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Novitas Solutions’ Gift Policy

We would greatly appreciate you including the information below on your website or in other communication with your Association members, as you deem appropriate. Thank you for being a valued Novitas Solutions’ partner. The holiday season is upon us and while we are happy to work with you, your written and/or verbal feedback is the […]

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2016 Fee Schedules – NOW AVAILABLE

The Medicare Physician’s Fee Schedule for 2016 is now available for download in PDF, Excel, and Text formats.  2016 procedure codes will also be individually searchable through our Fee Lookup Tool beginning on January 5, 2016

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Reminder on the correct process of returning Novitas Solutions Medical Review documentation requests

Novitas Solutions’ Medical Review Department continues to experience improper submission of documentation in response to an ADR. Please take this opportunity to review the important information provided in How to Correctly Submit Documentation for Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs).

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New Medical Policy/Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Search Tool

Novitas Solutions’ is pleased to announce the New Medical Policy / Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Search Tool! On Friday, August 14, 2015, you will see and have access to the New Medical Policy / LCD Search Tool. This new search tool allows you to search more policy related documents than ever before. You can search […]

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2015 MAC Satisfaction Indicator (MSI) Survey – Reminder

Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in the 2015 MAC Satisfaction Indicator (MSI) survey by completing a quick ten (10) minute survey to share your experience with the services we provide. Your opinion is important to us. Responses to the survey are kept confidential. Additional information about this great opportunity is available on the Novitas […]

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