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Monday, February 2, 2009

DME MAC Jurisdiction C News

 DME MAC Jurisdiction C News
Online Claim Status Inquiry and Beneficiary Eligibility: Claim Status Inquiry (CSI) is a dynamic tool that allows the supplier community to electronically check the status of production claims after they have passed the front-end edits. Beneficiary Eligibility (BE) allows you to electronically obtain eligibility information on Medicare beneficiaries prior to claim submission. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0209/cope9263.html
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Jurisdiction B News: Information for Providers Serving Medicare Beneficiaries

 
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Jurisdiction B News: February Flu Shot Reminder

 
 
February Flu Shot Reminder (200901-55) It's Not Too Late to Give and Get the Flu Shot!In the US, the peak of flu season typically occurs anywhere from late December through March; however, flu season can last as late as May. Each office visit presents an opportunity for you to talk with your patients about the importance of getting an annual flu shot and a one time pneumococcal vaccination.  Protect yourself, your patients, and your family and friends by getting and giving the flu shot. Don't Get the Flu. Don't Give the Flu. Remember - Influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations plus their administration are covered Part B benefits.  Note that influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are NOT Part D covered drugs.   Health care professionals and their staff can learn more about Medicare's Part B coverage of adult immunizations and related provider education resources, by reviewing Special Edition MLN Matters article SE0838 http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0838.pdf  on the CMS website. 
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DME MAC Jurisdiction C News

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Medicare Billing Requirements and Policies for Replacement of Oxygen Equipment and Oxygen Contents: This message is for suppliers and home health agencies that furnish oxygen and oxygen equipment to Medicare beneficiaries. Suppliers of oxygen and oxygen equipment need to be aware of the procedures for submitting claims for oxygen and oxygen equipment following the enactment of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) on July 15, 2008. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9243.html
Issued on behalf of CEDI: Attention All CEDI Trading Partners, Suppliers, Billing Services, Clearinghouses, and Vendors: The CEDI has identified that as of the January 9, 2008 some of the CEDI GenResponse Report (GENRPT), front-end edits are not firing correctly. This has caused claims to inappropriately reject. CEDI will implement fixes... Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9242_B.html
Issued on behalf of CEDI: CEDI Ask the Contractor Teleconference: The CEDI Help Desk will conduct an Ask the Contractor Teleconference on February 12, 2009 to discuss the new CEDI front end edits and the upcoming CCN assignment changes. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0109/cope9242_A.html
Medicare Survival Guide workshop: The DME MAC Provider Outreach and Education team will conduct a Medicare Survival Guide workshop in Savannah, GA on February 5, 2009 and San Antonio, Texas on February 19, 2009. These all day events provide valuable information on a wide array of Medicare topics to help attendees survive the Medicare world.
Topics covered include:
The DME Provider Outreach and Education team will present three Respriatory Assist Devices Webinars: Is your billing staff aware of the differences in billing for Respiratory Assist Devices for patients with diagnoses other than OSA? You will want to mark your calendars and join us for the upcoming Respiratory Assist Devices Webinars/Teleconferences on February 11th, 17th, and 23rd!
During this webinar we will cover topics that will help you avoid costly billing errors. The topics covered during this webinar will include:
Hospital Beds and Support Surfaces Webinar: Do you supply Hospital Beds or Support Surfaces for Medicare Beneficiaries? Are you interested in learning the coverage criteria and documentation requirements required for Hospital Beds and Support Surfaces, well this is the Webinar for you!
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URGENT MESSAGE: CEDI Gateway will be down February 2, 2009 from Noon - 12:30 pm ET

Attention All CEDI Trading Partners, Suppliers, Billing Services, Clearinghouses, and Vendors
 
National Government Services will need to close the CEDI Gateway today, Tuesday, February 2, 2009 from noon until 12:30 p.m. ET to perform emergency maintenance.
 
During this time, CEDI Trading Partners will be unable to connect and exchange electronic transactions with CEDI.
 
Please contact the CEDI Help Desk at 866-311-9184 or by e-mail at ngs.cedihelpdesk@wellpoint.com if you have questions.
 
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National Government Services, Inc.
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Jurisdiction B News: DMEPOS Accreditation Deadline is September 30, 2009

 
 
DMEPOS Accreditation Deadline is September 30, 2009CMS Encourages Suppliers to Submit Applications by January 31, 2009 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to ensure that suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) who bill Medicare for Part B services have ample time to complete the accreditation process and thus receive an accreditation decision by the September 30, 2009 deadline.  In order to meet this deadline, CMS is encouraging all enrolled DMEPOS suppliers, except those eligible professionals and other persons exempted by law, to submit a complete accreditation application to an accreditation organization by January 31, 2009. The accreditation requirement applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment, medical supplies, home dialysis supplies and equipment, therapeutic shoes, parenteral/enteral nutrition, transfusion medicine and prosthetic devices, prosthetics and orthotics.  Pharmacies, pedorthists, mastectomy fitters, orthopedic fitters/technicians and athletic trainers must also meet the September 30, 2009 deadline for DMEPOS accreditation.  A DMEPOS supplier that wishes to become accredited should contact an Accreditation Organization and obtain information about the accreditation process.  Section 302 (b) (1) of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), required the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and implement quality standards for DMEPOS suppliers, except those eligible professionals and other persons exempted by the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA).  In order to retain or obtain a Medicare Part B DMEPOS number, all DMEPOS suppliers must comply with these standards and become accredited. Certain eligible professionals and other persons are exempted from the accreditation requirement including physicians, physical and occupational therapists, qualified speech-language pathologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse-midwives, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, registered dietitians/nutrition professionals, orthotists, prosthetists, opticians and audiologists. Further information on the DMEPOS accreditation requirements along with a list of the accreditation organizations may be found at www.cms.hhs.gov/medicareprovidersupenroll.
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DME MAC A News for February 02, 2009 - Schedule for the Quarterly Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference (ACT) Calls Now Available

 
NHIC, Corp.DME MAC A ListServeFor Immediate Release
 
February 02, 2009
Schedule for the Quarterly Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference (ACT) Calls Now AvailableThe DME MAC A Outreach & Education Team will be holding our quarterly Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference (ACT) calls on Monday, March 23, 2009. The focus will be on recent modifier additions and changes. The calls will last for approximately one hour and will begin promptly at the scheduled time. No registration is needed; however the number of lines will be limited.ACT calls serve to identify issues in a timely way, provide methods of sharing information, and are an excellent tool to listen to our customers. This is your opportunity to interact directly with the NHIC DME MAC on the selected topic. We encourage all suppliers to participate!For further details regarding ACT calls, go to http://www.medicarenhic.com/dme/dme_act.shtml#upcoming. Be sure to read the participation instructions.
 
  
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