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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Jurisdiction B News: SE1005 - Providers Selected to Participate in the MCPSS

 
 
 
 
MLN Matters Number: SE1005Related Changed Request (CR) #: NARelated CR Release Date: NAEffective Date: NARelated CR Transmittal #: NAImplementation Date: NA Providers Randomly Selected to Participate in the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Urged to Respond To view this MLN Matters article, you may click on the link below or paste the following into your Internet browser:http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE1005.pdf  This article will also be available on the National Government Services Web site within two business days. http://www.NGSMedicare.com 
 
 Remember! National Government Services' Jurisdiction B DME MAC List Serve is for out going messages only. Please do not respond back to messages as your response will not be answered, as this is not an authorized mode of communication at this time, Thank you!

National Government Services encourages all Web site users to provide feedback regarding ways to improve our Web site. The ForeSee Results (pop-up) survey is an easy mechanism for providers to use to let us know how we can best serve you. Your comments play a large role in the enhancements that are made to the National Government Services Web site.

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Jurisdiction B News: Providers Randomly Selected to Participate in the MCPSS

 
 
 
 
Providers Randomly Selected to Participate in the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Urged to Respond (201001-23) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a Special Edition MLN Matters article that reminds providers and suppliers that CMS has launched the fifth annual national administration of the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS). Providers and suppliers that have received a letter indicating that they were randomly selected to participate in the 2010 MCPSS are urged to take a few minutes to go online and complete this important survey via a secure Internet website. The article, SE1005 Providers Randomly Selected to Participate in the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Urged to Respond, is available at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE1005.pdf on the CMS website. 
 
 Registration and playback for the "On Demand" Medicare University 2009 Virtual Convention has been extended by popular demand to March 31, 2010.

National Government Services has extended the availability for registration and playback of the 2009 Medicare University Virtual Convention "On Demand" courses through March 31, 2010.  For the low cost of $150, you have access to over 60 unique on-demand courses, not offered through Medicare University, at a time that is convenient for you.  Plus, you can earn as many as 57 continuing education units!

Visit the Course page on the Medicare University 2009 Virtual Convention Web site to view a list of all the on-demand courses.  After March 31, 2010 there is no turning back, so register today at www.NGSMEDICARECONVENTION.com

Remember! National Government Services' Jurisdiction B DME MAC List Serve is for out going messages only. Please do not respond back to messages as your response will not be answered, as this is not an authorized mode of communication at this time, Thank you!

National Government Services encourages all Web site users to provide feedback regarding ways to improve our Web site. The ForeSee Results (pop-up) survey is an easy mechanism for providers to use to let us know how we can best serve you. Your comments play a large role in the enhancements that are made to the National Government Services Web site.

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Jurisdiction B News: Clarification on Coverage Guidelines for HCPCS E0936

 
 
 
 
Clarification on Coverage Guidelines for HCPCS E0936 The previous article titled, Clarification on Coverage Guidelines for HCPCS E0936 that was sent via the Jurisdiction B Listserv on January 25, 2010 has been rescinded and is being replaced with the following information. National Government Services, the Jurisdiction B DME MAC would like to remind suppliers of the Medicare coverage on Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code E0936 (Continuous passive motion (CPM) exercise device for use other than knee).  For suppliers that are dispensing a CPM device that is not used for the knee (E0936), the item would be considered not medically necessary for Medicare coverage. This is based on the national policy in the National Coverage Determinations Manual, Section 280.1 which can be located at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/downloads/ncd103c1_Part4.pdf. In order for the beneficiary to be held liable for payment, suppliers must properly execute an Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) prior to dispensing the item to the beneficiary. When an ABN is properly executed, the GA modifier should be appended to the claim line(s). If the supplier is unable to properly execute an ABN prior to dispensing this item, the supplier would bill the claim line(s) with a GZ modifier. The payment liability would be the supplier s not the beneficiary s for the claim line(s) that are billed with the GZ modifier. For additional information on ABNs, please refer to chapter 10 of the Jurisdiction B Supplier Manual at: http://www.ngsmedicare.com/content.aspx?CatID=3&DOCID=235 For additional information on coding, please refer to Chapter 14 of the Jurisdiction B DME MAC Supplier manual at: http://www.ngsmedicare.com/content.aspx?CatID=3&DOCID=239
 
 Registration and playback for the "On Demand" Medicare University 2009 Virtual Convention has been extended by popular demand to March 31, 2010.

National Government Services has extended the availability for registration and playback of the 2009 Medicare University Virtual Convention "On Demand" courses through March 31, 2010.  For the low cost of $150, you have access to over 60 unique on-demand courses, not offered through Medicare University, at a time that is convenient for you.  Plus, you can earn as many as 57 continuing education units!

Visit the Course page on the Medicare University 2009 Virtual Convention Web site to view a list of all the on-demand courses.  After March 31, 2010 there is no turning back, so register today at www.NGSMEDICARECONVENTION.com

Remember! National Government Services' Jurisdiction B DME MAC List Serve is for out going messages only. Please do not respond back to messages as your response will not be answered, as this is not an authorized mode of communication at this time, Thank you!

National Government Services encourages all Web site users to provide feedback regarding ways to improve our Web site. The ForeSee Results (pop-up) survey is an easy mechanism for providers to use to let us know how we can best serve you. Your comments play a large role in the enhancements that are made to the National Government Services Web site.

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Jurisdiction B News: Implementation of the HIPAA Version 5010 Claim Status

 
 
 
 
MLN Matters Number: MM6721 RevisedRelated Changed Request (CR) #: 6721Related CR Release Date: January 15, 2010Effective Date: April 1, 2010 (Except July 1, 2010 for Jurisdiction 9 MAC) Related CR Transmittal #: R623OTNImplementation Date: April 5, 2010 (Except July 6, 2010 for Jurisdiction 9 MAC) Implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Version 5010 276/277 Claim Status Second Phase To view this MLN Matters article, you may click on the link below or paste the following into your Internet browser:http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6721.pdf  This article will also be available on the National Government Services Web site within two business days. http://www.NGSMedicare.com 
 
 Remember! National Government Services' Jurisdiction B DME MAC List Serve is for out going messages only. Please do not respond back to messages as your response will not be answered, as this is not an authorized mode of communication at this time, Thank you!

National Government Services encourages all Web site users to provide feedback regarding ways to improve our Web site. The ForeSee Results (pop-up) survey is an easy mechanism for providers to use to let us know how we can best serve you. Your comments play a large role in the enhancements that are made to the National Government Services Web site.

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Putting the Pieces of DME Together Web-Based Workshop Series: February 23 - 25

Attention new suppliers! Join NAS Provider Outreach and Education staff for a three-day series of workshops of Putting the Pieces of DME Together as we supply pieces of knowledge and guide suppliers to the path of success.
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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/

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Monday, January 25, 2010

DME MAC Jurisdiction C News

 DME MAC Jurisdiction C News
Providers Randomly Selected to Participate in the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Urged to Respond: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a Special Edition MLN Matters article that reminds providers and suppliers that CMS has launched the fifth annual national administration of the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS). Read more....
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Blizzard Condition Closures - Contact Center and Phone Reopenings 01/25/2010

Due to blizzard conditions the NAS DME Supplier Contact Center and the Telephone Reopenings in Fargo and Grand Forks, ND are closed today. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to use the Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) system (https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/contact/docs/ivr_at_a_glance.pdf) at 1-877-320-0390 for inquiries. The IVR accepts voice and touch-pad commands. The information available through the IVR includes:

    -Eligibility: effective dates, deductible, HMO information, deceased information based on anticipated date of service
    -Same or Similar: HCPCS code and modifier, initial date on file, recertification date, last date billed, billing supplier name and phone number
    -Claim Status: including allowed, paid, denied amounts and reason for the denial, the check number, and date of payment/denial
    -Checks: issue date, amount, check number
    -CMN Status: initial date of CMN, recertification date, length of need
    -Pricing: fee schedule allowed amount per quarter requested
    -Payment Floor: Number of pending claims and associated dollar amount, total number of claims on the payment floor and associated total dollar amount
    -Duplicate Remittance Advice orders

The NAS DME Jurisdiction D website, https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/, offers a variety of forms, local coverage determinations and related policy articles, fee schedules, and contact information.

To assist as many suppliers as possible when the office reopens, the supplier contact center will limit inquiries to one-per-call.

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Comprehensive Error Rate Testing: Survey Completion - CERT Teleconference January 13th
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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
--------------------------------------------------------
    Daily: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT (Telephone Reopenings only)
    02/15/10 for training (Supplier Contact Center only)

Workshops
---------
Tell NAS where, how, and what topics you want workshops on: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HtqIIW7uv6fE52pDD9bb3w_3d_3d

Upcoming Changes
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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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