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General Updates
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DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation SE0903
DMEPOS providers and suppliers that have not yet done so should contact an accreditation organization (AO) right away to obtain information about the accreditation process and submit an accreditation application to the AO of their choosing. Suppliers can find a list of the deemed accrediting organizations at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareProviderSupEnroll/Downloads/DeemedAccreditationOrganizations.pdf on the CMS website. Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/docs/2009/03_mar/se0903.pdf
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes Update MLN Matters 6382
HIPAA requires that covered entities comply with the requirements in the electronic transaction format implementation guides adopted as national standards. The X12 837 Professional Implementation Guide used for durable medical equipment claims requires the use of valid codes contained in the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) set when there is a need to report provider type or physician, practitioner, or supplier specialty for a claim. Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/docs/2009/03_mar/taxonomy_codes_update.html
DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation - Time is Running Out
Time is running out for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) who bill Medicare under Part B to obtain accreditation by the September 30, 2009 deadline or risk having their Medicare Part B billing privileges revoked on October 1, 2009. Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/docs/2009/03_mar/dmepos_supplier_accreditation_032009.html
Nebulizers - Documentation Guidance
Documentation guidance is provided for nebulizers based on the local coverage determination (LCD) in regards to long-acting beta agonist (LABA) formulations. Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/docs/2009/03_mar/nebulizers.html
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CMN and DIF Appeals Cost $1.4 million.
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Tips to Reduce Denials Read More: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/docs/2008/10-oct/cmn_dif_denials_cost_suppliers.html
Supplier Manual Chapter 4; CMN and DIF Forms Read More: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/manual/chapter4.html
What's New
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View a complete listing of the most recent web site updates: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/updates.html
Supplier Contact Center Closures
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April 10, 2009, in observance of the Good Friday holiday
April 17, 2009, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT for CMS-approved training (Contact Center only)
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