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| May 22, 2009 Weekly What's New The following publications have been posted to the DME MAC A What's New page:July 2009 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files (MM6471) The article The ICD-10 Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System (CM/PCS)-The Next Generation of Coding (SE0832) has been revised. May 19th is World Hepatitis Day (CMS Message 2009-05-19) May is Older Americans Month (CMS Message 2009-05-20) CMS to Host First National Provider Education Call on HIPAA Version 5010 - June 9, 2009 (CMS Message 2009-05-15) For more information visit: http://www.medicarenhic.com/dme/dme_whats_new.shtml CMS to Host First National Provider Education Call on HIPAA Version 5010 - June 9, 2009 (CMS Message 2009-05-15)The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a national education conference call to address the implementation of HIPAA Version 5010. This call is being conducted for all Medicare fee-for-service providers. The call will give a general overview of the transition to HIPAA Version 5010 and address some of the exceptions and situations you may encounter as the new version is implemented. A presentation will be given and CMS Subject Matter Experts will be available to answer questions. A PowerPoint presentation will be posted on the CMS 5010 Web page prior to the call. The 5010 Web page is located at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ElectronicBillingEDITrans/18_5010D0.asp Conference call details: Date: June 9, 2009 Conference Title: CMS audio conference call: HIPAA Version 5010 - What you need to know! Time: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. ETIn order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data. This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation. If you cannot attend the call, replay information is available below.Registration will close at 2:30 p.m. ET on June 8, 2009, or when available space has been filled. No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time.To register for the call participants need to go to: http://www2.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/060909Fill in all required data.Verify your time zone is displayed correctly the drop down box.Click "Register".You will be taken to the "Thank you for registering" page and will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter. Note:Please print and save this page, in the event that your server blocks the confirmation emails. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there. May is Older Americans Month (CMS Message 2009-05-20)May is Older Americans Month ~ Please join with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in promoting increased awareness of Medicare-covered preventive services that can help older Americans live longer, fuller, healthier lives.Medicare provides coverage for a variety preventive screenings. These screenings can help older Americans with Medicare stay healthy and detect conditions like cancer, glaucoma, and cardiovascular disease early when treatment works best.CMS recognizes the crucial role the Medicare provider community plays in promoting and providing their patients to about potentially life-saving preventive services. Therefore, we have created a number of products available free of charge to help you educate yourselves and your patients about Medicare-covered preventive services, including:The MLN Preventive Services Educational Products Web Page ~ provides descriptions and ordering information for Medicare Learning Network (MLN) preventive services educational products and resources for health care professionals and their staff. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/35_PreventiveServices.aspPreventive Services Brochures ~ provide information on bone mass measurements, cancer and glaucoma screenings, diabetes-related services, and expanded benefits. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/education_products_prevserv.pdf (scroll down to "Brochures" and choose the link for the brochure you're interested in)Quick Reference Guides ~ provide additional information about initial preventive physical exams, immunization billing, and other preventive services. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/education_products_prevserv.pdf (scroll down to "Quick Reference Information" and choose the link for the brochure you're interested in)Thank you for your support in helping CMS spread the word about the benefits of Medicare-covered preventive series that can help older Americans live longer, healthier lives. May 19th is World Hepatitis Day (CMS Message 2009-05-19)May 19th is World Hepatitis Day ~ Hepatitis B is a highly infectious disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Chronic HBV infection can lead to cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death.Medicare covers the Hepatitis B vaccine and its administration for Medicare beneficiaries with an intermediate to high risk of contracting the disease. CMS has created several educational products to help Medicare providers understand this benefit, including:The Adult Immunizations Brochure ~ provides coverage information for the Hepatitis B vaccine http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/adult_immunization.pdfThe Medicare Preventive Services Quick Reference Information: Medicare Part B Immunization Billing Chart ~ provides billing and coding information for the Hepatitis B vaccine http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/qr_immun_bill.pdfFor more information about Medicare-covered preventive services, including the Hepatitis B vaccine, please visit our Preventive Services page on the Medicare Learning Network at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/35_PreventiveServices.asp DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation - Time is Running Out - Deadline is September 30, 2009Time 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. A new MLN Matters Special Edition article on this subject is now available. This article outlines what you need to do if you have not yet complied with the Medicare Program's supplier and quality standards to become accredited. To view the article on the CMS website, go to: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0903.pdfWhile the accreditation process takes on average 6-7 months to complete, the process could take as long as 9 months to complete. Accordingly, DMEPOS suppliers should contact an accreditation organization right away to obtain information about the accreditation process and submit an application.In order to retain or obtain a Medicare Part B billing number, all DMEPOS suppliers (except for exempted professionals and other persons as specified by the Secretary) must comply with the Medicare program's supplier standards and quality standards to become accredited. The accreditation requirement applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment, medical supplies, home dialysis supplies and equipment, therapeutic shoes, parenteral/enteral nutrition, transfusion medicine and prosthetic devices, and prosthetics and orthotics.Pharmacies, pedorthists, mastectomy fitters, orthopedic fitters/technicians and athletic trainers must also meet the September 30, 2009 deadline for DMEPOS accreditation. Certain eligible professionals and other persons as specified by the Secretary are exempt from the accreditation requirement.Further information on the DMEPOS accreditation requirements along with a list of the accreditation organizations and those professionals and other persons exempted from accreditation may be found at the CMS website: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareProviderSupEnroll/03_DeemedAccreditationOrganizations.asp |
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