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Surety Bond FAQs
The National Supplier Clearinghouse provides FAQs regarding the bonding requirement.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkVEZkukAZDRMrIoVV&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
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.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkVEZkuFZFFvTsJTmO&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
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.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkVEZkuVFAauwDOEdr&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
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.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?pdf=/provider/updates/docs/MM6421.pdf
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.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkVEZuklppHnkrLNgv&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
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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)
Electronic Billing Questions?
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