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Medically Unlikely Edits Change Request 6712
Medically Unlikely Edits Change Request 6712
CMS provides information on Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs). CMS developed the MUE program to reduce the paid claims error rate for Medicare claims. MUEs are designed to reduce errors due to clerical entries and incorrect coding based on anatomic considerations, HCPCS/CPT code descriptors, CPT coding instructions, established CMS policies, nature of a service/ procedure, nature of an analyte, nature of equipment, prescribing information, and unlikely clinical diagnostic or therapeutic services.
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Scheduled Release of Modifications to HCPCS Code Set
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is pleased to announce the scheduled release of modifications to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code set.
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ICD-10-CM/PCS Conference Call Transcript Summaries
The written and audio transcript summaries of the ICD-10-CM/PCS Medicare Severity - Diagnosis Related Group Conversion Project National Provider Conference Call, which was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on November 19, 2009, are now available in the Downloads Section at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ICD10/06a_2009_CMS_Sponsored_Calls.asp.
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Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is conducting the fifth administration of the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS). The survey is designed to collect quantifiable data on provider satisfaction with the performance of your Medicare contractor.
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Electronic Data Interchange
UPDATE: Ordering/Referring Provider Front-End PECOS Warning Edits at CEDI
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Reminder: Express Plus Transitioning to PC-ACE Pro32
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CEDI Complete Outage for Routine Maintenance on Sunday, January 17, 2010
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Billing Manual and Updated Oxygen Page Now Available
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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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Upcoming Changes
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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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