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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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Surety Bond FAQs

The National Supplier Clearinghouse provides FAQs regarding the bonding requirement.
Fax Number and MSP Inquiry & Refunds Form Changes

This article describes changes to the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Inquiry & Refunds form, effective September 1, 2009. The changes include a change in the appearance of the Required Information section and a new fax number for MSP Inquiry & Refunds forms and other MSP correspondence.
Medicare FFS Emergency Preparedness Questions and Answers

CMS has updated the Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Emergency Preparedness Questions and Answers (Qs & As), including a section applicable to the H1N1 flu virus.
Expansion of Current Scope of Editing for Ordering/Referring Providers for DMEPOS MLN Matters 6421

This article requires Medicare implementation of system edits to assure that DMEPOS suppliers bill for services only when ordered/referred by physician and non-physician practitioners who can order/refer such services.
Claim Filing Timeline- Tool Available

Suppliers can use this tool to determine the date a claim must be submitted by in order to meet timely filing guidelines.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/Claim Filing Timeline - Tool Available.pdf



Ask the Contractor Teleconference - Today at 3 p.m. CT

On Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. CT, NAS will conduct the DME Ask the Contractor Teleconference. During this teleconference, knowledgeable NAS staff representing a variety of functions will be available to answer your questions. If we cannot answer your question during the teleconference, we will research the issue and then call you with the answer.
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View a complete listing of the most recent web site updates: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/updates.html

Supplier Contact Center Closures
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    09/07/09 - Closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday
    09/18/09 8 am - 12 pm CT for CMS-approved training (Supplier Contact Center only)

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