Summary
New Jersey Medicaid is increasing reimbursement rates for certified nurse midwife services effective September 9, 2002. Multiple evaluation and management codes will have new maximum fee allowances ranging from $16.50 to $22.60 when billed with the WM modifier.
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What to do
Action · 2 steps
01Certified nurse midwife providers should verify billing system reflects the new maximum fee allowances for the listed E&M codes when billed with WM modifier for New Jersey Medicaid claims with service dates September 9, 2002 and after.
02Update fee schedules to reflect increased reimbursement rates.
Codes mentioned
992019920299203992049921299213992149921599221992319923299341993429938499385993869938799394993959939699397
Original notice
Newsletter Vol. 12, No. 85
njmmis.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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