MLN Connects for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Published 02/26/2026

MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, February 26, 2026 [links-2.govdelivery.com]

News

* Trump Administration Prioritizes Affordability by Announcing Major Crackdown on Health Care Fraud

* MAC MBI Lookup Tool: Keep Your Access During Enhanced Monitoring

* Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice: Get Updated Version in English & Spanish

* Laboratories: Paper Fee Coupons & CLIA Certificates Ending March 1

* Hospitals: One Month Left to Submit Data for OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey

Compliance

* DME: Complying with Proof of Delivery Requirements

* Spinal Orthoses: Prevent Claim Denials

Claims, Pricers & Codes

* Hypoglossal Nerve Neurostimulator: New Codes, Effective January 1, 2026

* Therapy Services: CY 2026 KX Modifier Threshold Amounts

* Screening for Hepatitis C Virus National Coverage Determination: Clarified Billing Requirements

* Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database: April Update

MLN Matters® Articles

* Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule & Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment: April 2026 Update

* HCPCS Codes & Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Edits: April 2026

* Vaccine Administration National Fee Schedule: April 2026 Update

Publications & Multimedia

*Intravenous Immune Globulin Items & Services – Revised

* Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model – Revised


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