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| May 01, 2009 Weekly What's New The following publications have been posted to the DME MAC A What's New page:Test Your Knowledge - The Glucose Quiz is Now Available An Introductory Overview of the HIPAA 5010 (SE0904) Important Information Regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Claims Crossover Process (SE0909) Results of Advance Determination of Medicare Coverage (ADMC) Review CERT Documentation Checklist June ACT Call Information Now available - Glucose Monitor Billing Q&A March ACT Call Audio Now available Podiatrists and DMEPOS Accreditation - Podiatrists are exempt from the accreditation requirement. While they were not specifically listed as an exempt provider in MIPPA, they are included under the definition of a physician as defined in section 1861(r) of the Social Security Act. The Pedorthists are not exempt from the accreditation requirement at this time. Information on Swine Flu - For the most current information about swine flu, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu. You will find consumer and provider fact sheets, current information, and steps you can take to protect yourself against infection. At the CDC site, you will also be able to download a widget that you can post to your own website to help your patients get the most current and accurate information. For more information visit: http://www.medicarenhic.com/dme/dme_whats_new.shtml DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation - Time is Running Out - Deadline is September 30, 2009Time is running out for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) who bill Medicare under Part B to obtain accreditation by the September 30, 2009 deadline or risk having their Medicare Part B billing privileges revoked on October 1, 2009. A new MLN Matters Special Edition article on this subject is now available. This article outlines what you need to do if you have not yet complied with the Medicare Program's supplier and quality standards to become accredited. To view the article on the CMS website, go to: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0903.pdfWhile the accreditation process takes on average 6-7 months to complete, the process could take as long as 9 months to complete. Accordingly, DMEPOS suppliers should contact an accreditation organization right away to obtain information about the accreditation process and submit an application.In order to retain or obtain a Medicare Part B billing number, all DMEPOS suppliers (except for exempted professionals and other persons as specified by the Secretary) must comply with the Medicare program's supplier standards and quality standards to become accredited. The accreditation requirement applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment, medical supplies, home dialysis supplies and equipment, therapeutic shoes, parenteral/enteral nutrition, transfusion medicine and prosthetic devices, and prosthetics and orthotics.Pharmacies, pedorthists, mastectomy fitters, orthopedic fitters/technicians and athletic trainers must also meet the September 30, 2009 deadline for DMEPOS accreditation. Certain eligible professionals and other persons as specified by the Secretary are exempt from the accreditation requirement.Further information on the DMEPOS accreditation requirements along with a list of the accreditation organizations and those professionals and other persons exempted from accreditation may be found at the CMS website: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareProviderSupEnroll/03_DeemedAccreditationOrganizations.asp |
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