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Payment for Repair, Maintenance and Servicing of Oxygen Equipment as a Result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008 MLN Matters 6296
This article is based on CR 6296 and alerts providers that CMS is providing instructions regarding repair, maintenance and servicing of oxygen equipment resulting from implementation of Section 144(b) of the MIPPA. The 36-month cap noted in MIPPA applies to stationary and portable oxygen equipment furnished on or after January 1, 2006. Therefore, the 36-month cap may end as early as January 1, 2009, for beneficiaries using oxygen equipment on a continuous basis since January 1, 2006.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6296.pdf
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HHS OCR Posts New Web Site for Health Information Privacy
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights has posted its new Web site. The health information privacy (HIP) pages have been extensively revised to improve organization and ease of use for consumers, covered entities and others seeking reliable advice on the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the Patient Safety Rule.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkFVuplpuETzFLEgIc&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Medicare Announces Delay of Effective Date for Interim Final Rule With Comment Period for Competitive Acquisition Program for Certain DMEPOS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the effective date for the Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (IFC) that implements certain provisions of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) for the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Acquisition Program. The effective date was originally February 17, 2009, and is now April 18, 2009.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkFVuplElExAMFXTDj&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
NPI Crosswalk Issue Resolution
If you are having difficulties establishing the crosswalk between your NPI (National Provider Identifier) and PTAN/NSC numbers, the following information needs to be verified with both the NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse) and the NPPES Web site.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkFVuplFZFadGzyune&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Providers Urged to Participate in MCPSS SE0843
This article urges providers to submit responses to the annual Medicare Contractor Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS). Please submit your responses via a secure Web site, mail, fax, or over the telephone.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/SE0843.pdf
Implementation of New Provider Authentication Requirements for Medicare Contractor Provider Telephone and Written Inquiries MLN Matters 6139
Effective April 6, 2009, when you call either the IVR system, or a CSR, CMS will require you to provide three data elements for authentication: 1) Your National Provider Identifier (NPI); 2) Your Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN); and 3) The last 5-digits of your tax identification number (TIN). Make sure that your staffs are aware of this requirement for provider authentication.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6139.pdf
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NAS Attending Spring Medtrade Conference in Las Vegas, NV March 24-26, 2009
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