DME MAC Jurisdiction C News

 DME MAC Jurisdiction C News

Nebulizer Webinars: Join us for an in-depth look at the policy for nebulizers and nebulizer medications. The webinar host will give an overview of nebulizer equipment, and then spend time detailing the different diagnoses and medications that are covered. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0909/cope10539a.html

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Documentation Requirements Webinar: Could your Documentation intake process be costing your business? Do you want to make sure you are meeting the documentation requirements for Medicare patients? Then make plans to register for our Documentation Requirements Webinar! Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0909/cope10539b.html

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Report on Findings From Glucose Monitor Reviews: Earlier this year, Jurisdiction C Medical Review personnel initiated prepayment medical review of claims for glucose monitor test strips (A4253) and lancets (A4259). The review has focused on non-insulin treated beneficiaries (as indicated by the KS modifier on the claim line) who are receiving quantities of supplies that exceed the utilization guidelines defined in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Glucose Monitors.http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0909/cope10587.html"> Click here for a list that represents the prevailing errors seen by Medical Review so far.
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0909/cope10587.html

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 Addition/Deletion of HCPCS Codes - October 2009 Quarterly Update
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6594.pdf

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Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6609.pdf

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