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Putting the Pieces of DME Together Web-Based Workshop Series: October 27 - 29 2009
Attention new suppliers! Join NAS Provider Outreach and Education staff for a three-day series of workshops of Putting the Pieces of DME Together as we supply pieces of knowledge and guide suppliers to the path of success.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkVFlEpAFZhdTkKLyJ&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Special Open Door Forum: Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Bidders' Conference - How a Bid is Evaluated
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
2 - 3 p.m. ET
Conference Call Only
Please join us for the fifth in a series of eight Special Open Door Forum (ODF) bidders' conferences for the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program. At this Special ODF, we will walk through the bid evaluation process. This will include discussions about the components of bid evaluation and calculations of the single payment amounts.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkVFlEEpuyKTxtQtAP&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Important Medicare Information about DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation and Round 1 Rebid of DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program SE0925
Critical changes are coming that will affect the way Medicare pays for DMEPOS and how Medicare determines who can bill for DMEPOS. This article provides important reminders about some of these changes, which will be occurring in the very near future. Suppliers are urged to review this article and be sure they are prepared for these changes in order to continue providing DMEPOS to Medicare patients.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/SE0925.pdf
CARC, RARC, and MREP Update MLN Matters 6604
CR 6604, from which this article is taken, announces the latest update of Remittance Advice Remark Codes (RARCs) and Claim Adjustment Reason Codes (CARCs), effective October 1, 2009.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6604.pdf
Claims Submitted for Items or Services Furnished to Medicare Beneficiaries in State or Local Custody - Revised MLN Matters 6544 Revised
This article was revised on September 14, 2009, to add DME MACs in the "Provider Affected" section. DME MACs may also receive claims and are included in Change Request 6544. All other information remains unchanged.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6544Revised.pdf
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Electronic Data Interchange
Implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 for Transaction 835 MLN Matters 6589
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6589.pdf
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HCPCS Codes Added to LCD Page
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