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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Jurisdiction B News: Fourth Fee-For-Service Education Call on HIPAA Version 5010

 
 
 
 
5010:  Taking EDI to the Next LevelFourth National Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Education Call on HIPAA Version 5010 (201001-26) CMS will be hosting its fourth national provider call regarding the implementation of HIPAA Version 5010. There will be a brief presentation given by CMS followed by a Q&A session with CMS subject matter experts. Please note that this call is geared towards vendors, clearinghouses, and providers who are performing their own development of 5010. Conference call details: Date:  February 11, 2010                      Conference Title:  HIPAA Version 5010 National Provider Call: CMS approach for new error handling transactions: 999 and 277CA       Time:  2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET                In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data.  This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation. Registration will close at 2:00 p.m. ET on February 10, 2010, or when available space has been filled.  No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time. To register for the call participants need to go to:http://www2.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/02112010Fill in all required data. Verify your time zone is displayed correctly the drop down box.Click "Register".You will be taken to the Thank you for registering page and will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter.  Note: Please print and save this page, in the event that your server blocks the confirmation emails.  If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there. 

 
 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

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5010: Taking EDI to the Next Level - Fourth National Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Education Call on HIPAA Version 5010

5010:  Taking EDI to the Next Level
 
Fourth National Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Education Call on HIPAA Version 5010
 
CMS will be hosting its fourth national provider call regarding the implementation of HIPAA Version 5010. There will be a brief presentation given by CMS followed by a Q&A session with CMS subject matter experts. Please note that this call is geared towards vendors, clearinghouses, and providers who are performing their own development of 5010.
 
Conference call details:
 
Date:  February 11, 2010                           
Conference Title:  HIPAA Version 5010 National Provider Call: CMS' approach for new error handling transactions: 999 and 277CA
           
Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET                 
 
In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data.  This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation. 
 
Registration will close at 2:00 p.m. ET on February 10, 2010, orwhen available space has been filled.  No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time.
 
  1. To register for the call participants need to go to:
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  3. Fill in all required data. 
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  5. Verify your time zone is displayed correctly the drop down box.
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  7. Click "Register".
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  9. You will be taken to the "Thank you for registering" page and will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter.  Note:Please print and save this page, in the event that your server blocks the confirmation emails.  If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there.
 
 
 
 
 
 It's Not Too Late to Get the Seasonal Flu Shot.  While seasonal influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October, influenza activity usually peaks in January.[1] The seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to prevent infection and the complications associated with the flu.  Re-vaccination is necessary each flu season because flu viruses change each year. 
 
CMS is asking our health care provider community to please encourage your Medicare patients who haven't already done so to get their annual flu shot.  It is also important to be sure that you immunize yourself and your staff. 
 
Remember - Influenza vaccine plus its administration are covered Part B benefits.  Note that influenza vaccine is NOT a Part D covered drug.
 
For information about Medicare's coverage of the seasonal influenza virus vaccine and its administration, as well as related educational resources for health care professionals and their staff, please go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/flu_products.pdf on the CMS website.  You will find a variety of resources that explain Medicare coverage and claims submission policies related to the seasonal influenza vaccine.
For information on Medicare policies related to H1N1 influenza, please go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/H1N1 on the CMS website.
 
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[1] Seasonal Influenza, 2009-2010. Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine [online]. Atlanta, GA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009 [cited 23 December 2009]. Available from the World Wide Web:
 (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm)
 

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

DME MAC Jurisdiction C News

 DME MAC Jurisdiction C News
Registration is now available for the following Webinars:
  • Medicare 101
  • Medicare 102
  • Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
  • Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP)
  • Documentation Requirments
Registration is now available for the following Spanish-language Webinars:
  • Webinar sobre Zapatos para Personas con Diabetes
  • Webinar sobre Suministros para Personas con Diabetes
  • Webinar sobre Notificación Previa al Beneficiario (ABN, por sus siglas en inglés)
  • Webinar sobre Recursos de Jurisdicción C
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Implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 276/277 Claim Status Second Phase - Revised
This article was revised on January 19, 2010, to reflect a revised CR 6721 that was issued on January 15, 2010. The CR was revised to correct the definition of a data element (SVC07) in the 277 Flat File Standard attached to CR 6721. The corrected definition is in the attachment of the revised CR 6721. In this article, the CR release date, transmittal number, and the Web address for accessing CR 6721 have been changed. All other information remains the same. Read the complete update: https://www.noridianmedicare.com/dme/news/docs/2010/01_jan/mm6721_revised.pdf

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Jurisdiction B News: Spinal Orthoses Lunch & Learn Teleconference Materials

 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                   Spinal Orthoses Lunch and Learn Teleconference Materials Posted National Government Services, the Jurisdiction B DME MAC would like to inform suppliers that the Spinal Orthoses Lunch and Learn Teleconference materials for November and December 2009 are now available on the National Government Services Web site at:http://www.ngsmedicare.com/content.aspx?CatID=3&DOCID=210

 
 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: Parenteral Nutrition Lunch & Learn Teleconference Material

 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                   Parenteral Nutrition Lunch and Learn Teleconference Materials Posted National Government Services, the Jurisdiction B DME MAC would like to inform suppliers that the Parenteral Nutrition Lunch and Learn Teleconference materials are now available on the National Government Services Web site at:http://www.ngsmedicare.com/content.aspx?CatID=3&DOCID=210

 
 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: CERT Task Force Teleconference Materials Available

 
 
 
 
The PowerPoint presentation from the January 13, 2010 DME CERT Task Force training session is now available on the NGSMedicare.com Web site at: http://www.ngsmedicare.com/pdf/POE_CERT_ActJan10.pdf The question and answer document from the call will be posted in the near future. Once available, a listserv message will be sent. 

 
 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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