Welcome New Suppliers
National Government Services, the Jurisdiction B Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC), would like to welcome you to the Medicare program. As the Jurisdiction B DME MAC, we process durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supply (DMEPOS) claims for the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Now that you are a partner in the Medicare Program, you will need to have an understanding of the Medicare guidelines and how to submit claims accurately. The links below will help you become successful in understanding National Government Services and the Medicare program.
DME MAC Jurisdiction Map
View a jurisdictional map of the states that align with each DME MAC.
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E-mail Updates
The Jurisdiction B DME MAC maintains a free electronic mailing list to notify the supplier community via e-mail of important, time sensitive Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and durable medical equipment (DME) information. Sign up for our E-mail Updates program today!
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Web Site Navigation
View a step-by-step tour of the NGSMedicare.com Web site by downloading a printer-friendly copy of the NGSMedicare.com Web Site Tour.  (1.8 MB) This helpful resource will provide detailed information on:
- Site access
- Using the site
- Home page features
- Medicare University
- Searching the site
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Resources
Jurisdiction B offers the following Web-based resources to assist you in billing Medicare claims and keep you updated on changes in Medicare policies and procedures:
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Acronyms
Jurisdiction B maintains an Acronym Search which allows you to review a list of frequently used acronyms and their definitions you will encounter as you navigate your way through the Medicare program.
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Training Events Calendar
Stay on top of all the upcoming events such as Webinars, Ask-the-Contractor Teleconferences, Lunch and Learn teleconferences, and seminars by visiting our Training Events Calendar.
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Medicare University
The Jurisdiction B DME MAC has developed over 20 computer-based training (CBT) courses to assist you in learning Medicare procedures along with taking in-depth looks at specific policies. Two “Introduction to Medicare” CBTs have been developed specifically for new suppliers that review the Medicare intake process and the billing process. Be sure to visit Medicare University to view all our CBTs.
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Claim Status and Eligibility
Jurisdiction B provides you a variety of options which will allow you to check claim status, eligibility, and deductible status along with a variety of other information. Visit the interactive voice response (IVR) system section of our Web site to learn the details of how to use the system. Visit the Claim Status Inquiry (CSI) section of the site to learn the advantages of the CSI application.
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Medical Policy Center
Visit the Local Medical Policy section of our Web site to research current, draft, and archived local medical policies to learn the coverage and billing criteria for each DMEPOS policy.
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Comprehensive Error Rate Testing
Gain a better understanding of the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program and why it is important to you.
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Fee Schedule
View current fee schedule information as well as prior year fee schedule pricing.
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Electronic Claims, Remittances, and Funds Transfer
Suppliers are encouraged to send electronic claims and sign up for both the electronic remittance advice (ERA) and electronic funds transfer (EFT). Not only do these electronic transactions provide tremendous benefits to a supplier, but submitting electronic claims and receiving EFTs are a requirement. Learn more about these electronic products and how to enroll by reviewing the Electronic Data Interchange chapter of the Jurisdiction B DME MAC Supplier Manual.
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New Supplier CD-ROM
Jurisdiction B has developed a CD-ROM for new suppliers to introduce them to National Government Services and the Medicare program. If you would like to request a New Supplier CD-ROM at no cost to you, please send an e-mail to the DMETraining@anthem.com mailbox. Please include your company name, address, and phone number in the body of the e-mail, and include “New Supplier CD-ROM” in the subject line of your e-mail.
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