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Pharmacy / Infusion
January 2010 ASP File Now Available
CMS has posted the January 2010 Average Sales Price (ASP) and Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) pricing files and crosswalks.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkykEAkVyVUBiCqEjr&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
General Announcements
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HCPCS Code Update - 2010
The following list identifies changes to level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for 2010.
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkykEAkulVsDBTMvYu&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Modification to HCPCS Code Set
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a modification to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code set. CMS has revised the definition for HCPCS code L8680 to "IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATOR ELECTRODE, EACH".
Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/lsredir.php?id=EkykEAkypVgWhOGHyT&tmpl=dme_viewnews&style=part_ab_viewnews
Other Topics
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Wheelchair Web-Based Workshop Series
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Manual Wheelchairs: January 18 - 3 p.m. CT
Power Mobility Devices: January 19 - 3 p.m. CT
Wheelchair Options/Accessories and Seating - January 20 - 3 p.m. CT
Register for one or all!
What's New
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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 and Telephone Reopening Closures
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Daily: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT (Telephone Reopenings only)
12/31/09 - Phones and IVR down at 5 p.m. CT
01/01/10 in observance of the New Years Day holiday
01/18/10 for training
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
Upcoming Changes
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Competitive Bidding: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/competitive_bidding.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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