Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Palmetto GBA announced Jan. 14 that home health claims with episodes spanning Jan. 1, 2016, are being returned to the provider (RTP'd) with reason code 32402 and 32403.

"Palmetto GBA is researching the issue,"  Palmetto's post states. "We will post updates to this issue as soon as we receive them. No additional provider action is necessary at this time." 

For episodes spanning Jan. 1, agencies are required to report HCPCS code G0154 for 2015 visits, Palmetto notes. Two new HCPCS codes, G0299 or G0300, should be reported for 2016 visits.