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| January 16, 2009 Weekly What's New The NHIC, Corp DME MAC A Call Center will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2009 in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.The following publications have been posted to the DME MAC A What's New page:Incorporation of Recent Regulatory Revisions Pertinent to Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) (MM6282) The article Clarification of Medicare Payment for Routine Costs in a Clinical Trial (SE0822) has been revised DMEPOS Accreditation Deadline is September 30, 2009 - CMS Encourages Suppliers to Submit Applications by January 31, 2009 (CMS Message 2009-01-15) CMS Selects Final Five Medicare Contractors to Administer Medicare Claims Payments in 14 States (CMS Message 2009-01-08) HHS Issues Final ICD-10 Code Sets and Updated Electronic Transaction Standards Rules (CMS Message 2009-01-15) Medicare Announces Next Steps On Competitive Bidding Program For Certain Medical Equipment And Supplies (CMS Message 2009-01-15) Billing Reminder: Pneumatic Compression Devices (PCD) Coverage and Documentation Requirements DME MAC A Supplier Manual - Chapter One has been revised New and Updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are now available The following Fee Schedules have been added:January 2009 Quarterly Average Sales Price Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File1st Quarter 2009 Oral Anticancer Drug Fees Try the NEW Guided Pathways (December 2008) Medicare Learning Network (MLN) products! These three booklets incorporate existing MLN products and other CMS resources into well organized sections that can help Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) providers and suppliers find information to understand and navigate the Medicare Program. The three Guided Pathways booklets guide learners to resources that provide a fundamental overview of Medicare, as well as detailed FFS policies and requirements. Click on the following link to access the Guided Pathways educational web guide and booklets: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNEdWebGuide/30_Guided_Pathways.asp (CMS Message 2009-01-15) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce the scheduled release of modifications to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code set. These changes have been posted to the HCPCS web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HCPCSReleaseCodeSets/02_HCPCS_Quarterly_Update.asp in the Downloads section under "Other Codes, April 2009." Changes are effective on the date indicated on the update. (CMS Message 2009-01-09) For more information visit: http://www.medicarenhic.com/dme/dme_whats_new.shtml |
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