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CMS Special Open Door Forum - Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Bidders' Conference: What You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Bid
Join CMS on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET for information on change of ownership, grandfathering, and traveling beneficiaries.
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Expansion of Current Scope of Editing for Ordering/Referring Providers for DMEPOS MLN Matters 6421 Revised
This article was revised on September 4, 2009, to add clarifying language to reflect that this expansion applies to claims submitted on the ANSI X12N 837P standard electronic claims format and paper claims submitted on the CMS-1500. It does not apply to retail pharmacy claims that are submitted using the NCPDP standard claim format.
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Additional LCD Revision - September 2009
Principal changes to the Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces - Group 1 Local Coverage Determination (LCD) are outlined below. Please review the entire LCD and related Policy Article for complete information.
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Claims Submitted for Items or Services Furnished to Medicare Beneficiaries in State or Local Custody MLN Matters 6544
This article describes special conditions that must be met in order for Medicare to make payment for services provided to individuals or groups of individuals who are in the custody of the police or other penal authorities or in the custody of a government agency under a penal statute or rule.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6544.pdf
Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for SNF Consolidated Billing MLN Matters 6619
This article provides the 2010 annual update of HCPCS codes for Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing that will be used in Medicare claims processing systems.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6619.pdf
DMERC Dialogue Articles Removal Notification
Articles not applicable to current DME MAC guidelines will be removed on October 1, 2009.
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