What is a low-performer Index (LPI)?
If your plan is rated 2.5 stars or lower for 3 years in a row, it is designated as a “low-performer index” (LPI), and there is a special enrollment period to switch from your LPI plan to a different one. Medicare is required to notify you if your plan is considered to be poorly performing.
What is laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI)?
Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI), or simply "iridotomy," is the preferred method of treating angle-closure glaucoma. Learn about risks and benefits of laser PI surgery. Laser Peripheral Iridotomy: Surgery for Narrow-Angle Glaucoma | BrightFocus Foundation
What can I expect during LPI surgery?
Here’s what you can expect from your LPI surgery: First, the eye is anesthetized. This is done using the same types of eye drops used for measuring eye pressure. Some additional preparatory eye drops may also be used.
Does Medicare cover you when traveling in Europe?
Yes. Because Medicare has limited coverage of health care services outside the U.S., you can choose to buy a travel insurance policy to get more coverage. An insurance agent or travel agent can give you more information about buying travel insurance.
How do I get Medicare data?
The ResDAC website provides all of the necessary information on how to obtain Medicare and/or Medicaid data for researchers, including requests for both restricted and limited datasets as well as public use files (PUF)/non-identifiable files.
What is the Medicare premium for 2022?
$170.10The standard Part B premium amount in 2022 is $170.10. Most people pay the standard Part B premium amount. If your modified adjusted gross income as reported on your IRS tax return from 2 years ago is above a certain amount, you'll pay the standard premium amount and an Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA).
What is administrative claims data?
Administrative claims data includes information necessary for reimbursement of medical services, which generally consists of diagnoses and procedures received during inpatient, outpatient, or emergency room visits, and dispensed prescription medications.
What Causes Narrow angles?
You may have narrow angles because of certain anatomical conditions, such as having a shorter eye than the average person, being hyperopic (far-sig...
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma: A Medical Emergency
If you are a primary angle-closure “suspect,” you may be at risk for a potentially very serious condition called acute angle-closure glaucoma. Ofte...
Risks and Benefits of Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
It is understandably difficult for patients who see an eye care provider during a routine visit to be told that they have narrow angles requiring a...
Alternatives to Iridotomy
Alternatives to laser iridotomy include a surgical iridectomy in which an incision is made in the eye to remove a portion of the iris. Surgical iri...
What Happens During An Iridotomy?
In most laser surgery, the eye is anesthetized with the same eye drops used for measuring the eye pressure. Some additional preparatory eye drops m...
Lender-Placed Insurance Process
Did you receive a letter from your lender that they are unable to confirm insurance on your home? If so, you should take the following steps immediately to avoid the lender purchasing a policy for the property.
FAQs on LPI (Force Placed Insurance)
When a buyer purchases a home, their mortgage contract includes a requirement to maintain insurance on the property. This requirement protects the home and provides security for the homeowner and lender if the home is damaged or destroyed.
When did Medicare start accepting paper claims?
For those providers still permitted to submit any paper claims under the restrictions imposed by the Administrative Simplification Compliance Act, Medicare plans to begin accepting paper claims on the revised CMS-1500 (08-05 version) beginning January 2, 2007 (allowing you to report a provider’s NPI as well as the applicable PIN or UPIN); and on the revised UB-04 (CMS-1450) form beginning March 1, 2007 (allowing you to report a provider’s NPI as well as the applicable OSCAR or UPIN). Medicare carriers plan to reject “old” CMS-1500 forms received after March 31, 2007, and FIs plan to reject UB-92 forms received after April 30, 2007. Note:
When will NPI reject claims?
Once NPI reporting begins, carriers will reject claims when the pay-to-address, if different than the actual practice location address, is in the 2010A/A (billing provider) loop, rather than in the 2010A/B (pay-to-provider) loop.
