CODINGFORCENTRAL VENOUSCATHETERPROCEDURES

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On March 9, 2023, the U S Food and Drug Administration issued revised regulations for mammography. Effective September 10, 2024, mammography centers must inform patients about their breast density. The FDA has also enhanced its supervision and enforcement of these facilities and is assisting radiologists in accurately evaluating and categorizing mammograms. https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-04550.pdf

These regulations were issued under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) of 1992 The MQSA oversees accreditation, certification, annual inspections, and enforcement of standards for mammography facilities

Dense breast tissue lowers the sensitivity of mammography studies Notifying patients of their breast density will offer additional information regarding the potential limitations of their mammogram results It will also allow patients and their healthcare providers to make informed decisions about ordering additional tests and discuss their individual risk for breast cancer.

The MQSA Final Rule outlines the specific requirements for reporting breast density and the standardized language which should be used The above amendments to MQSA must be implemented within 18 months (by September 10, 2024). According to the FDA, these new regulations will improve the examination of mammography practices and the exchange of information with patients and providers

According to an MLN Fact Sheet published in December, 2022, Medicare will require all 340(B) entities, including Critical Access Hospitals, which submit claims for separately payable Part B drugs and biologicals to report modifier ?JG?or ?TB?on claim lines for drugs acquired through the 340(B) discount program.

The MLN is available at the following website: www cms gov/files/document/mln4800856-medicare-part-b-inflation-rebate-guidance-use340b-modifier pdf