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Therapeutic Shoes - Withdrawal of Policy Article
A revision of the Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes Policy Article was recently released. The effective date was listed as August 1, 2009. That version of the Policy Article is being withdrawn.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkuylAZZkuFmPzmQGc&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Billing Instruction - KX, GA/GZ and GY - New Uses
Many policies use the KX modifier to indicate compliance with specified coverage criteria. The following LCDs have revised instructions on modifier use. Refer to each policy for detailed guidance.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkuylAZluFcOeeMLON&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update MLN Matters 6525
This article explains that the Claim Status Codes and Claim Status Category Codes for use by Medicare contractors with the Health Claim Status Request and Response ASC X12N 276/277 were updated during the January 2009 meeting of the national Code Maintenance Committee and code changes approved at that meeting were posted at http://www.wpc-edi.com/content/view/180/223/ on the Internet on March 1, 2009.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6525.pdf
LCD and Policy Article Revisions Summary for June 25, 2009
Outlined in this article are the principal changes to several DME MAC Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and Policy Articles (PAs) that have been revised and posted. Please review the entire LCD and each related Policy Article for complete information.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkuyVFAAllfEJcMmYU&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Face-to-Face Workshops - Arizona and Alaska
NAS is hosting a face-to-face workshop in Phoenix, Arizona on August 12, 2009, and in Anchorage, Alaska on August 25 and 26, 2009.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkuyVVpEuAgNUzHvSm&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
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Understanding Denial CO-109: Claim Not Covered By This Payer/Contractor
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Supplier Contact Center Closures
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July 2, 2009, closing at 5 p.m. CT due to system maintenance
July 3, 2009, in observance of the Independence Day holiday
July 17 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT for CMS-approved training (Supplier Contact Center)
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