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MLN Connects^® Newsletter Message

Epileptologists: New Physician Specialty Code

CMS established a new physician specialty code for epileptologists (F6) effective July 1, 2024.

You must enroll in Medicare to submit claims, and get paid for covered items or services. Enroll now. Find out how to become a Medicare provider, and take these steps to enroll:

• Review the application: electronic version in PECOS or paper CMS-855I (PDF)
• Gather your supporting documents
• Find your Medicare Administrative Contractor's website
• Sign up to get our weekly MLN Connects newsletter

More information:

• Section 10.8.2 Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 26 (PDF)
• Instruction to your Medicare Administrative Contractor (PDF)