CMS Clarifies Effective Date for New G-Codes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified that the effective date for the G-Codes to differentiate Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) on home health and hospice claims will be for dates of service on or after January 1, 2016. On October 16, 2015, CMS issued Change Request (CR) 9369,…