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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

NAS DME Update



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Modifier Required When Using the IVR for Same or Similar Inquires

Failure to use the appropriate modifier when checking same or similar on the IVR may result in inaccurate or incomplete same or similar information being returned. To determine what modifier is appropriate when requesting same or similar from the IVR, first determine which payment category is assigned to the equipment being checked.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/Microsoft Word - Modifer Required When Using the IVR for Same or Similar Inquiries.pdf



Claim Not Covered By This Payer/Contractor - Understanding CO-109

Recent analysis shows a high percentage of claim denials with claim adjustment reason code 109, claim not covered by this payer/contractor. This guide will assist you in understanding the different situations causing this denial and provides recommended steps you can take to reduce these types of denials on future claims.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/Claim Not Covered By This Payer Contractor - Understanding CO-109.pdf



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Electronic Data Interchange

CEDI Help Desk Phone Lines Issue Resolved
Top 10 CEDI Edits For May 2009
CMS Change Request 6507 - VMS Modifications to Implement the Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) System, Part III, NCPDP 5.1 Implementation
Edit C180 Resolution
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