Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year (CY) 2012
This Change Request implements; (1) the second year of the ESRD PPS 4- year transition, (2) the calendar year 2012 rate updates for the basic case-mix adjusted composite payment system portion of the blended payment amount and the ESRD PPS, and (3) changes to the outlier policy and consolidated billing requirements under the ESRD PPS. This recurring update notification applies to chapter 11, section 30.5.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: November 16, 2011
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