What is the acronym LMRP mean?
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If you meant LRMP (transpose the M and the R), it stands for Last Regular Menstrual Period
Definition of an LMRP
An LMRP is a Local Medical Review Policy. LMRPs are the coverage policies that are developed by the Medicare Insurance Carriers and apply directly to claims made to the Insurance Carrier for Coverage under Medicare. LMRPs outline how local carriers will review claims to ensure that they meet Medicare coverage and coding requirements. They specify under what clinical circumstances a service is covered and correctly coded. An LMRP includes a description of the service, specific procedure codes, and for each of these procedures, a list of covered and non-covered diagnostic codes.
LMRPs are issued separately for types of medical services, including Psychiatry and Psychological Services, so hundreds of LMRPs are in existence for each local carrier. In general, carriers have wide freedom to determine coverage; the only restriction is that their policies not directly conflict with a National Coverage Decision issued by CMS on the same issue.
LMRPs have been defined by CMS as "an administrative and educational tool to assist providers, physicians, and suppliers in submitting correct claims for payment" within a specified geographic area. However, the major goal of these local policies is to prevent overutilization of clinical services paid by CMS. Their impact on providers and beneficiaries can be to limit coverage or to deny claims outright. To view existing LMRPs on-line, including those for Psychiatric and Psychological Services, go to www.lmrp.net. This site will direct you to the websites of Medicare carriers by state.
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