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Monday, October 26, 2009

DME MAC Jurisdiction C News

 DME MAC Jurisdiction C News
Revised Medicare Learning Network Publications - The revised Medicare Physician Guide: A Resource for Residents, Practicing Physicians, and Other Health Care Professionals (October 2009) and the revised Facilitator's Guide: Companion to Medicare Physician Guide: A Resource for Residents, Practicing Physicians, and Other Health Care Professionals are now available in downloadable format from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Learning Network. Read more...
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Jurisdiction B News: New mailing address for RiverTrust Solutions, Inc.

 
 
 
 
 New mailing address for RiverTrust Solutions, Inc. RiverTrust Solutions, Inc., the Qualified Independent Contractor (QIC) for Jurisdiction B durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS), has a new mailing address for regular mail as well as overnight and priority deliveries.  Effective immediately, all Jurisdiction B DMEPOS suppliers must submit their reconsideration requests (second level appeal requests), to the following new address. RiverTrust Solutions, Inc.1 Cameron Hill Circle Ste 0011Chattanooga, TN  37402-0011 Any mail previously sent to the old address will be forwarded to RiverTrust Solutions, Inc. for a short time.  If the package and/or envelope sent by the supplier states Return Service Requested, the mail will be returned to the supplier advising the supplier of the new mailing address.  Please be sure to send your reconsideration requests to RiverTrust Solutions, Inc. at the new address to avoid unnecessary delays.
 
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Jurisdiction B News: Update - Express Plus Transitioning to PC-ACE Pro32

 
 
 
 
Update: Express Plus Transitioning to PC-ACE Pro32 The common electronic data interchange (CEDI) currently supports both Express Plus and PC-ACE Pro32 for billing durable Medical equipment (DME) electronic claims. After careful consideration, CEDI has decided to transition support to one free software; PC-ACE Pro32. As of April 1, 2010, the CEDI Help Desk will no longer support the Express Plus software.  CEDI feels this will best meet the needs of the DME Supplier Community. To prevent the loss of information for Express Plus users, a tool has been created to copy database information from Express Plus into the PC-ACE Pro32 software. The conversion tool and instructions to assist in copying the information and completing the conversion to PC-ACE Pro32 can be accessed from the CEDI Web site at the following link http://www.ngscedi.com/downloads/Downloadindex.htm. Note: This conversion will not erase or delete any information currently stored in the Express Plus software. Benefits offered by the PC-ACE Pro32 software include:Stores and maintains the code lists including Diagnosis Codes, Procedure Codes, and Modifiers and receives quarterly updates for these code sets;Checks the claims for missing or invalid information and provides for easy editing by highlighting the missing or invalid information;Claim data entry is numbered according to the CMS-1500 paper claim form;Will be updated for version 5010 and be made available to PC-ACE Pro32 users.For more information about the PC-ACE Pro32 software, access the User Guide and help documents located on the CEDI Web site at the following link http://www.ngscedi.com/downloads/Downloadindex.htm If you are having difficulties with the conversion and additional assistance is needed, contact the CEDI Help Desk at ngs.cedihelpdesk@wellpoint.com or 866-311-9184.
 
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Jurisdiction B News: Update - Express Plus Transitioning to PC-ACE Pro32

 
 
 
 
Update: Express Plus Transitioning to PC-ACE Pro32 The common electronic data interchange (CEDI) currently supports both Express Plus and PC-ACE Pro32 for billing durable Medical equipment (DME) electronic claims. After careful consideration, CEDI has decided to transition support to one free software; PC-ACE Pro32. As of April 1, 2010, the CEDI Help Desk will no longer support the Express Plus software.  CEDI feels this will best meet the needs of the DME Supplier Community. To prevent the loss of information for Express Plus users, a tool has been created to copy database information from Express Plus into the PC-ACE Pro32 software. The conversion tool and instructions to assist in copying the information and completing the conversion to PC-ACE Pro32 can be accessed from the CEDI Web site at the following link http://www.ngscedi.com/downloads/Downloadindex.htm. Note: This conversion will not erase or delete any information currently stored in the Express Plus software. Benefits offered by the PC-ACE Pro32 software include:Stores and maintains the code lists including Diagnosis Codes, Procedure Codes, and Modifiers and receives quarterly updates for these code sets;Checks the claims for missing or invalid information and provides for easy editing by highlighting the missing or invalid information;Claim data entry is numbered according to the CMS-1500 paper claim form;Will be updated for version 5010 and be made available to PC-ACE Pro32 users.For more information about the PC-ACE Pro32 software, access the User Guide and help documents located on the CEDI Web site at the following link http://www.ngscedi.com/downloads/Downloadindex.htm If you are having difficulties with the conversion and additional assistance is needed, contact the CEDI Help Desk at ngs.cedihelpdesk@wellpoint.com or 866-311-9184.
 
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DME Courses Available Through the Medicare University 2009 Virtual Convention

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Durable Medical Equipment Courses Available Through the Medicare University 2009 Virtual ConventionNational Government Services will hold the Medicare University 2009 Virtual Convention November 16 through November 20. Topics for each course were chosen by soliciting suggestions from our provider/supplier communities, analyzing data from our processing systems, and reviewing top calls and inquiries received through our Provider Contact Centers.Here are some of the courses available for Jurisdiction B Durable Medicare Equipment Medicare Administrative Contract suppliers:Changes in Billing, Coverage, and Payment for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment (200)Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor Question and Answer Teleconference (200)National Supplier Clearinghouse Question and Answer Teleconference (200)Positive Airway Pressure Device–Local Coverage Determination (300)Additional courses are listed under Durable Medical Equipment. General courses for all contracts also will be applicable to your business. For a complete list of the courses offered at the Medicare University 2009 Virtual Convention, please visit www.NGSMedicareConvention.com.Earn Up to 21 Medicare University CreditsMedicare University Credits (MUC) will be available to all attendees of the Medicare University 2009 Virtual Convention. The total number of MUCs being offered for the virtual convention is 21.
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November 16-2060 sessions$150 per attendee No travel costsEarn up to 21 MUCs
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Attention All National Government Services Express Plus Users: Update: Express Plus Transitioning to PC-ACE Pro32

Update: Express Plus Transitioning to PC-ACE Pro32
 
The common electronic data interchange (CEDI) currently supports both Express Plus and PC-ACE Pro32 for billing durable Medical equipment (DME) electronic claims. After careful consideration, CEDI has decided to transition support to one free software; PC-ACE Pro32. As of April 1, 2010, the CEDI Help Desk will no longer support the Express Plus software.  CEDI feels this will best meet the needs of the DME Supplier Community.
 
To prevent the loss of information for Express Plus users, a tool has been created to copy database information from Express Plus into the PC-ACE Pro32 software. The conversion tool and instructions to assist in copying the information and completing the conversion to PC-ACE Pro32 can be accessed from the CEDI Web site at the following link http://www.ngscedi.com/downloads/Downloadindex.htm.
 
Note: This conversion will not erase or delete any information currently stored in the Express Plus software.
 
Benefits offered by the PC-ACE Pro32 software include:
§        Stores and maintains the code lists including Diagnosis Codes, Procedure Codes, and Modifiers and receives quarterly updates for these code sets;
§        Checks the claims for missing or invalid information and provides for easy editing by highlighting the missing or invalid information;
§        Claim data entry is numbered according to the CMS-1500 paper claim form;
§        Will be updated for version 5010 and be made available to PC-ACE Pro32 users.
 
For more information about the PC-ACE Pro32 software, access the User Guide and help documents located on the CEDI Web site at the following link http://www.ngscedi.com/downloads/Downloadindex.htm
 
If you are having difficulties with the conversion and additional assistance is needed, contact the CEDI Help Desk at ngs.cedihelpdesk@wellpoint.com or 866-311-9184.
 
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National Government Services, Inc.
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Friday, October 23, 2009

Jurisdiction B News: Eighth and Final Special Open Door Forum Bidders Conference

 
 
 
 
 
 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSpecial Open Door Forum:Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program Bidders Conference:Open CallWednesday, November 4, 20092:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern TimeConference Call Only(CMS Message 200910-34)
 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.  Reminder: Bidding is open. All bids must be submitted inDBidS, the on-line bidding system, by 9 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time on December21, 2009; all required hardcopy documents that must be included as part of thebid package must be postmarked by 11:59 p.m. on December 21, 2009. CMS urges all bidders to take advantage of the new covered document review process. Under this new process we will notify suppliers that submit their hardcopy financial documents by the Covered Document Review Date (CDRD) of any missing financial documents. The CDRD for the Round 1 Rebid is November 21, 2009 - financial documents must be postmarked by 11:59 p.m. on November 21, 2009 to qualify for the covered document review process.  Only suppliers that have registered and received a user ID and password will be able to access the on-line bidding system and submit bids. The target registration dates for Authorized Officials (AOs) and Backup Authorized Officials (BAOs) to register in CMS Individuals Authorized Access to the CMS Computer Services (IACS) system have passed. End Users (EUs), as well as any AOs and BAOs who have not yet registered, should now be registering. If the AO for your company has not already registered, we cannot guarantee that he or she willbe able to complete the registration process before registration closes. If your AO does not register, you cannot bid and will not be eligible for a contract. In addition, suppliers whose AOs have not registered are at risk of experiencing delays in accessing the on-line bidding system to get a bidder number and thereby missing the opportunity to submit financial documents by the CDRD. Registration will close on November 4, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. EST – no AOs,BAOs, or EUs can register after registration closes. Suppliers that do not register cannot bid and are not eligible for contracts. To register and bid, visit the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) web site, www.dmecompetitivebid.com.  Background:The Round 1 Rebid competitive bidding areas (CBAs), product categories, DBidS information, bidder charts, educational materials, and complete RFB instructions can be found on the CBIC web site, www.dmecompetitivebid.com. Suppliers should review this information prior to submitting their bid(s). CMS will send important bidding updates via e-mail,so all suppliers interested in bidding are urged to sign up for E-mail Updateson the home page of the CBIC website. If you have any questions about the bidding process, please contact the CBIC Customer Service Center at 1-877-577-5331.  We look forward to your participation.  Special Open Door Participation Instructions:  Dial: 1-800-837-1935 & Reference Conference ID: 23045924  Note: TTY Communications Relay Services are available for the Hearing Impaired. For TTY services dial 7-1-1 or 1-800-855-2880. A Relay Communications Assistant will help.  An audio recording of this Special Forum will be posted to the Special Open Door Forum website at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/OpenDoorForums/05_ODF_SpecialODF.asp and will be accessible for downloading beginning Monday, November 16, 2009.  For Open Door Forum schedule updates, E-Mailing list subscriptions, and to view Frequently Asked Questions please visit our website at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/opendoorforums/.  Thank you for your interest in CMS Open Door Forums.
 
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