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CMS Processing Pharmacy DME Accreditation Determinations
CMS will continue to process accreditation determinations for pharmacies after January 1, 2010. The revocation process for those who do not meet the accreditation requirement will be prioritized based on any potential beneficiary access issues as well as the Agency's workload. Pharmacies should proceed with their accreditation activities and the accrediting organization will notify the National Supplier Clearinghouse of any newly processed accreditations.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkykyEupVAWIBHACSH&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Expiration of Medicare Processing of Certain IHS Part B Claims SE0912 Replaced
Special Edition 0912, Expiration of Medicare Processing of Certain Indian Health Service Part B Claims, has been replaced with Special Edition 0930, Sunset of Section 630 of MMA for 2003 for Payment of IHS.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/SE0912Replace.pdf
Sunset of Section 630 of MMA of 2003 for Payment of IHS SE0930
This special edition article is being issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to notify affected IHS physicians, IHS providers, and IHS suppliers that, per the provisions of section 630 of the MMA, certain Part B services will no longer be covered for Medicare payment when the provisions sunset as of December 31, 2009.
However, Congress is considering new legislation that may extend this provision beyond December 31, 2009. If such legislation is enacted, Medicare will notify contractors to again process claims for these IHS services.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/SE0930.pdf
New Place of Service Code for Walk-In Retail Health Clinic MLN Matters 6752
This article advises suppliers that a new place of service code of 17 (Walk-in Retail Health Clinic) has been added. The code's description is "a walk-in health clinic, other than an office, urgent care facility, pharmacy or independent clinic and not described by any other Place of Service code, that is located within a retail operation and provides, on an ambulatory basis, preventive and primary care services."
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6752.pdf
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Wheelchair Web-Based Workshop Series
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Manual Wheelchairs: January 18 - 3 p.m. CT
Power Mobility Devices: January 19 - 3 p.m. CT
Wheelchair Options/Accessories and Seating - January 20 - 3 p.m. CT
Register for one or all!
What's New
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View a complete listing of the most recent web site updates: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/updates.html
Supplier Contact Center and Telephone Reopening Closures
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Daily: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT (Telephone Reopenings only)
01/18/10 for training
Workshops
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Tell NAS where, how, and what topics you want workshops on: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HtqIIW7uv6fE52pDD9bb3w_3d_3d
Schedule of Events: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/train/schedule.html
Upcoming Changes
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Competitive Bidding: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/competitive_bidding.html
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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