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Continuation of Maintenance and Servicing Payments in CY 2010 for Certain Oxygen Equipment MLN Matters 6716
This article provides instructions on continuing the payment policy for general maintenance and servicing of certain oxygen equipment after the 36-month rental cap, as established in calendar year 2009, for dates of service through June 30, 2010.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6716.pdf
Medicare Policy Regarding Replacement of Oxygen Equipment Lost as a Result of Supplier Bankruptcy
CMS has issued instructions to contractors regarding processing of claims for replacement oxygen equipment in situations in which the equipment is considered lost because a supplier files for Chapter 7 or 11 bankruptcy and is unable to continue furnishing oxygen and oxygen equipment.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkVlpFuFZkRbfDNMwM&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
General Announcements
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CMS Home Health, Hospice and DME Open Door Forum - December 2, 2009
The next CMS Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for:
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Start Time: 2 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
Please dial-in at least 15 minutes prior to call start time.
Conference Leaders: Lori Anderson, Nancy O'Connor, Natalie Highsmith.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkVlpFupFyYedaeSey&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
ICD-10-CM/PCS Medicare Severity - Diagnosis Related Group Conversion Project - National Provider Conference Call
Thursday, November 19, 2009
12:30 - 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Discussion Topics and Materials
This outreach call describes the preliminary exercise CMS undertook to convert data using the General Equivalence Mappings (GEM). The GEMs are a tool that was developed to assist CMS and other data users who need to convert ICD-9-CM data or payment systems to the relevant ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and ICD-10-CM/PCS codes back to the relevant ICD-9-CM codes.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkVlpFukuZZnOkHQVv&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Round One Rebid of DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program - Phase 8A: Hospital Exception MLN Matters 6677
Hospitals may furnish walkers and related accessories to their patients on the date of discharge whether or not the hospital has a contract under the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6677.pdf
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Electronic Data Interchange
CEDI Documents Updated
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkVlpFuVFEyYnKYmXg&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
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Supplier Contact Center Closures
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November 20, 2009, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT for CMS-approved training (Supplier Contact Center only)
November 26 and 27, 2009, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Workshops
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Medicare Partners
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CBIC: Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (Competitive Bidding): http://www.dmecompetitivebid.com/palmetto/cbic.nsf/DocsCat/Home
CEDI: Common Electronic Data Interchange (Electronic Billing): http://www.ngscedi.com/
CERT: Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (Claim Payment Review): http://www.certcdc.com/certproviderportal/pages/
NSC: National Supplier Clearinghouse (Supplier Enrollment): http://www.palmettogba.com/nsc
PDAC: Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (HCPCS Coding Assistance): https://www.dmepdac.com/
QIC: Qualified Independent Contractor (Reconsiderations): http://www.rivertrustsolutions.com/
RAC: Recovery Audit Contractor (Claim Processing Review): http://www.healthdatainsights.com/
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