Second NCCRA teleconference regarding Pulmonary Rehab Audits

January 24, 2014

Please join us for a second teleconference regarding the Palmetto audits of Pulmonary Rehab charges.  Connie Paladenech will be joining us again for a review of the information covered on...

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Changes to LCD for Respiratory Therapy

January 22, 2014

  J11 Part A Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Updates The Palmetto GBA Medical Affairs department for Part A revised the following policies: Blepharoplasty, Eyelid Surgery, and Brow Lift, Colony Stimulating...

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Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab (HCPCS G0424): Completion of Prepayment Service-Specific Targeted Medical Review

January 13, 2014

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NCCRA Teleconference on Pulmonary Rehab Audits

January 2, 2014

We will be hosting a teleconference so that the NCCRA reimbursement/MAC committee can share information with you regarding the Palmetto audits of our Pulmonary Rehab programs.  It is scheduled for...

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Coverage and Documentation Requirements Webcast

November 26, 2013

  Cardiac Rehabilitation Coverage and Documentation Requirements Webcast Cardiac rehabilitation is the process by which persons with cardiovascular disease (including but not limited to patients with coronary heart disease) are...

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CMS Proposed Decision Memo for Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) Programs – Chronic Heart Failure

November 25, 2013

CMS Proposed Decision Memo for Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) Programs - Chronic Heart Failure CHICAGO (November 22, 2013) -- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday proposed a coverage...

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AACVPR Job Analysis Study

November 21, 2013

Dear colleague, You are receiving this survey as part of a comprehensive Job Analysis Study of Cardiac Rehabilitation/Secondary Prevention Programs for the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).The...

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New ACC/AHA Guidelines have been released

November 13, 2013

Shared via PCNA AHA AND ACC PUBLISH 2013 PREVENTION GUIDELINES MADISON, Wis. (November 12, 2013)--This afternoon, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology jointly released four new prevention...

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Prepayment Service-Specific Targeted Medical Review Results for Part A Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab (HCPCS code G0424) for North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia

November 11, 2013

Palmetto GBA performed service-specific prepayment targeted medical review on Part A claims for HCPCS code G0424, Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab, in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The review period was...

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November is COPD Awareness Month

November 7, 2013

Please help to raise awareness! http://www.copdfoundation.org/ http://www.copdfoundation.org/screener.aspx  

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Professional Certification through AACVPR

November 6, 2013

Starting in 2014, cardiac rehabilitation professionals will be able to earn the only professional certification made specifically for them: Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP). Identify yourself as a leader in...

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The NCCRA Needs You!

October 3, 2013

Have you ever wanted to become involved with the state organization or do you know someone that you think would be a great addition to our association? The NCCRA is...

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