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CMS Special Open Door Forum: Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Bidders' Conference: Open Call
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern Time
Conference Call Only
Please join us for the eighth and final Special Open Door Forum (ODF) bidders' conference for the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program. At this Special ODF, we will respond to prospective bidders' questions about the competitive bidding process. If you have questions you would like to submit in advance of the ODF, please e-mail them to CMS at cbic.teleconference@PalmettoGBA.com by November 1, 2009.
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RiverTrust Solutions, Inc. Address Change
In an effort to streamline the mail receipts, effective immediately RiverTrust Solutions, Inc. has a new mailing address for regular mail as well as overnight and priority deliveries.
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Why Was My Written Inquiry, Redetermination or Reopening Request Dismissed?
This article explains why claims previously denied as unprocessable are being dismissed and result in front-end dismissal letters.
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Only 5 Days Left to Register for Round 1 Rebid of DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
If you are a supplier interested in participating in the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program, you must register before November 4, 2009 at 9 p.m. EST. Suppliers that do not register cannot bid and are not eligible for contracts. Don't wait - go to http://www.dmecompetitivebid.com and register TODAY!
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Other Topics
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Electronic Data Interchange
NCPDP Front-End Transition Reminder
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CEDI Enrollment Forms
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Duplicate Remittance Advices Now Available Through the IVR System
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Supplier Contact Center Closures
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November 20, 2009, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT for CMS-approved training (Supplier Contact Center only)
Workshops
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Tell NAS where, how, and what topics you want workshops on: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HtqIIW7uv6fE52pDD9bb3w_3d_3d
Schedule of Events: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/train/schedule.html
Medicare Partners
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CBIC: Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (Competitive Bidding): http://www.dmecompetitivebid.com/palmetto/cbic.nsf/DocsCat/Home
CEDI: Common Electronic Data Interchange (Electronic Billing): http://www.ngscedi.com/
CERT: Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (Claim Payment Review): http://www.certcdc.com/certproviderportal/pages/
NSC: National Supplier Clearinghouse (Supplier Enrollment): http://www.palmettogba.com/nsc
PDAC: Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (HCPCS Coding Assistance): https://www.dmepdac.com/
QIC: Qualified Independent Contractor (Reconsiderations): http://www.rivertrustsolutions.com/
RAC: Recovery Audit Contractor (Claim Processing Review): http://www.healthdatainsights.com/
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