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Posting Date: Thu Apr 18 00:00:00 GMT 2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter: April 18, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: April 18, 2024 News PrEP for HIV: Prepare for Potential Medicare Part B Coverage Events Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule Upcoming Meetings: Register to Present, Speak, or Att...

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Posting Date: Wed Apr 17 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Proper Medicare Part B Claim Submissions Due to the Change Healthcare Security Incident

Proper Medicare Part B Claim Submissions Due to the Change Healthcare Security Incident With many providers submitting paper claims due to the Change Healthcare security incident, it is important to s...

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Posting Date: Wed Apr 17 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Part B Top Claim Errors Updated

Part B Top Claim Errors Updated Using data analysis we update the Top Claim Errors on a quarterly basis and provide: the error reason code; a description of the error; the error type; details that inc...

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Posting Date: Mon Apr 15 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Top Tobacco Counseling Claim Errors - Tips to Avoid and Correct Claim Errors

Top Tobacco Counseling Claim Errors - Tips to Avoid and Correct Claim Errors National Government Services is committed to reducing provider burden associated with Medicare claim denials and claim subm...

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Posting Date: Mon Apr 15 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Social Security Income Ratios

Social Security Income Ratios The federal fiscal year 2022 SSI ratios for IPPS hospitals, IRFs and LTCHs were posted on the CMS website. IPPS IRF LTCH We will update the latest published 2022 SSI rati...

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Posting Date: Mon Apr 15 00:00:00 GMT 2024
NGSConnex Medicare Part B Remittances

NGSConnex Medicare Part B Remittances We’ve added an enhancement that offers providers the option to view/print remittance advices in NGSConnex for up to 24 months from the date of search. You are req...

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Posting Date: Thu Apr 11 00:00:00 GMT 2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter: April 11, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: April 11, 2024 Proposed Payment Rules CMS Proposes New Policies to Support Underserved Communities, Ease Drug Shortages, and Promote Patient Safety News CMS Roundup (Apr. 5, ...

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Posting Date: Wed Apr 10 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Letter of Authorization for EDI

Letter of Authorization for EDI We’ve extended our Letter of Authorization PIN expiration period based on user feedback. Letter of Authorization PINs are now valid for 30 days and there is no limit on...

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Posting Date: Tue Apr 09 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Get PECOS Access to Maintain Medicare Provider Enrollment Records

Get PECOS Access to Maintain Medicare Provider Enrollment Records Do you need to work on behalf of an individual provider and/or entity to update or submit Medicare enrollment information electronical...

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Posting Date: Tue Apr 09 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Get PECOS Access to Maintain Medicare Provider Enrollment Records

Get PECOS Access to Maintain Medicare Provider Enrollment Records Do you need to work on behalf of an individual provider and/or entity to update or submit Medicare enrollment information electronical...

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Posting Date: Tue Apr 09 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Upcoming Annual Logon ID Recertification

Upcoming Annual Logon ID Recertification Upcoming Annual Logon ID Recertification for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island Regions Beginning the week of 5/6/2024, the Maine, Mass...

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Posting Date: Tue Apr 09 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Provider Enrollment: Verify Bank Account Information to Prevent Interruption in Medicare Payment

Provider Enrollment: Verify Bank Account Information to Prevent Interruption in Medicare Payment National Government Services receives numerous electronic funds transfer banking rejections each year d...

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Posting Date: Tue Apr 09 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Provider Enrollment: Verify Bank Account Information to Prevent Interruption in Medicare Payment

Provider Enrollment: Verify Bank Account Information to Prevent Interruption in Medicare Payment National Government Services receives numerous electronic funds transfer banking rejections each year d...

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Posting Date: Tue Apr 09 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Upcoming Annual Logon ID Recertification

Upcoming Annual Logon ID Recertification Upcoming Annual Logon ID Recertification for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island Regions Beginning the week of 05/06/2024, the Maine, Ma...

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Posting Date: Fri Apr 05 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Submission of EDI Enrollment Forms

Submission of EDI Enrollment Forms We’ve added validation within the EDI Enrollment Form submission process that will verify provider information as the form is being completed. Previously, this valid...

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Posting Date: Fri Apr 05 00:00:00 GMT 2024
You Asked, We Listened – Enhanced Website Search

You Asked, We Listened – Enhanced Website Search We often hear from our customers that our website search function returns too many results when searching for a specific topic. We’re happy to share, w...

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Posting Date: Thu Apr 04 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Know Your Provider Enrollment Revalidation Due Date Today and Protect Your Bottom Line

Know Your Provider Enrollment Revalidation Due Date Today and Protect Your Bottom Line Attention: Provider Enrollment and Credentialing Departments Revalidate before your due date to avoid a “Stay of ...

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Posting Date: Thu Apr 04 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Know Your Provider Enrollment Revalidation Due Date Today and Protect Your Bottom Line

Know Your Provider Enrollment Revalidation Due Date Today and Protect Your Bottom Line Attention: Provider Enrollment and Credentialing Departments Revalidate before your due date to avoid a “Stay of ...

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Posting Date: Thu Apr 04 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Understanding Revalidation Application Requirement of Submission

Understanding Revalidation Application Requirement of Submission The 42 Code of Federal Regulations Section 424.515(b): requires that a provider/supplier must submit a CMS-855 application with complet...

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Posting Date: Thu Apr 04 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Understanding Revalidation Application Requirement of Submission

Understanding Revalidation Application Requirement of Submission The 42 Code of Federal Regulations Section 424.515(b): requires that a provider/supplier must submit a CMS-855 application with complet...

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Posting Date: Thu Apr 04 00:00:00 GMT 2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter: April 4, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: April 4, 2024 Proposed Payment Rules FY 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule FY 2025 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment Sy...

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Posting Date: Tue Apr 02 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Temporary Relief Available for Providers on Medical Review That Have Been Impacted by CHOPD

Temporary Relief Available for Providers on Medical Review That Have Been Impacted by CHOPD Per the direction of CMS, as of 3/27/2024, National Government Services may grant extensions for responses t...

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Posting Date: Thu Mar 28 00:00:00 GMT 2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 28, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 28, 2024 Proposed Payment Rule FY 2025 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule News CMS Roundup (Mar 22, 2024) Hospital Price Transpa...

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Posting Date: Wed Mar 27 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Drugs and Biologicals

Drugs and Biologicals We’ve updated the drugs and biologicals section of our website to offer easier navigation to the information you need. Updates include: Created a left-side navigation list with h...

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Posting Date: Wed Mar 27 00:00:00 GMT 2024
A/B and DME Collaborative General Documentation Requirements

A/B and DME Collaborative General Documentation Requirements The A/B and DME Collaborative General Documentation Requirements YouTube Video is available. Posted 3/27/2024

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Posting Date: Wed Mar 27 00:00:00 GMT 2024
NGSConnex Part B Claim Submission Issue – Mammography Claims

NGSConnex Part B Claim Submission Issue - Mammography Claims At this time, we are unable to accept mammography claims through Part B Claim Submission in NGSConnex. We are working to resolve the issue;...

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Posting Date: Mon Mar 25 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Attention Electronic Billers

Attention Electronic Billers National Government Services has experienced issues with electronic files downloaded by some of our trading partners (those who receive electronic files directly from NGS)...

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Posting Date: Mon Mar 25 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Attention! New CMS-588 Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement (11/23) Version

Attention! New CMS-588 Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement (11/23) Version Effective 4/30/2024 the MACs may only accept the CMS-588 EFT (11/23) version, the outdated form will be returne...

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Posting Date: Mon Mar 25 00:00:00 GMT 2024
LCD and Article Updates for March/April 2024

LCD and Article Updates for March/April 2024 Local Coverage Determinations Fluid Jet System Treatment for LUTS/BPH (L38367) The age limitation of >80 years of age has been removed, effective for servi...

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Posting Date: Fri Mar 22 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Important Reminder: Change Healthcare Security Incident

Important Reminder: Change Healthcare Security Incident This is an important reminder related to the Change Healthcare Security Incident and the efforts of the CMS and National Government Services. Ch...

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Posting Date: Thu Mar 21 00:00:00 GMT 2024
[REVISED] Submitting Paper Claim Forms to National Government Services Due to the Change Healthcare Security Incident

[REVISED] Submitting Paper Claim Forms to National Government Services Due to the Change Healthcare Security Incident As a follow up to our 2/28/2024 article, Change Healthcare Security Incident, prov...

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Posting Date: Thu Mar 21 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Inquiry Reference Numbers Are Now Available on the IVR

Inquiry Reference Numbers Are Now Available on the IVR You can now get an inquiry reference number through the IVR. Once the caller makes a selection from the main menu, the IVR will ask, "Would you l...

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Posting Date: Thu Mar 21 00:00:00 GMT 2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 21, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 21, 2024 News New Initiative to Increase Investments in Person-Centered Primary Care Marriage and Family Therapists & Mental Health Counselors: Get Information about Bi...

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Posting Date: Tue Mar 19 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Credit Balance Reminder: Submissions For Quarter Ending 3/31/2024 Start Soon!

Credit Balance Reminder: Submissions For Quarter Ending 3/31/2024 Start Soon! CBR submissions can be submitted starting on 4/1/2024 and are due within 30 days to be considered timely. Remember, even i...

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Posting Date: Tue Mar 19 00:00:00 GMT 2024
CMS Issues Change Request 13294 – Impacts Cost Reports with Disproportionate Share Hospital Reimbursement

CMS Issues Change Request 13294 – Impacts Cost Reports with Disproportionate Share Hospital Reimbursement CMS issued CR 13294,“Change Request (CR) to Implement the Medicare Program Final Action: Treat...

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Posting Date: Thu Mar 14 00:00:00 GMT 2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 14, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 14, 2024 News CMS Roundup (Mar 8, 2024) Marriage and Family Therapists & Mental Health Counselors: Updated Enrollment FAQs Skilled Nursing Facilities: Billing Medicare ...

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Posting Date: Thu Mar 14 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) Accelerated and Advance Payments for Part A Providers and Part B Suppliers Frequently Asked Questions

Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) Accelerated and Advance Payments for Part A Providers and Part B Suppliers Frequently Asked Questions Please see the below for the latest FAQs relate...

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Posting Date: Wed Mar 13 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Reminder: Medicare Part A Claim Submissions Due to the Change Healthcare Security Incident

Reminder: Medicare Part A Claim Submissions Due to the Change Healthcare Security Incident Medicare Part A providers can use the FISS DDE for Part A claim entry. This option is free, and the provider ...

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Posting Date: Tue Mar 12 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Proper Medicare Part B Claim Submissions – Completion and Regulation for the CMS-1500 Paper Claim Form Due to the Change Healthcare Security Incident

Proper Medicare Part B Claim Submissions – Completion and Regulation for the CMS-1500 Paper Claim Form Due to the Change Healthcare Security Incident Health care professionals and suppliers play a vit...

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Posting Date: Mon Mar 11 00:00:00 GMT 2024
You Asked, We Listened, We Delivered: Redesigned Events Page Live

You Asked, We Listened, We Delivered: Redesigned Events Page Live We’re always looking for and appreciate feedback from our providers. Your ideas and recommendations help drive improvements to our web...

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Posting Date: Mon Mar 11 00:00:00 GMT 2024
The Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) CMS Fact Sheet Now Available

The Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) CMS Fact Sheet Now Available CMS issued the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) Accelerated Payments to Part A Providers and Advan...

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Posting Date: Mon Mar 11 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Advance and Accelerated Payment Program Available for Providers Impacted by the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption

Advance and Accelerated Payment Program Available for Providers Impacted by the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption Part A and Part B Providers experiencing cash flow problems related to Change...

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Posting Date: Thu Mar 07 00:00:00 GMT 2024
NGSMedicare.com Scheduled Maintenance: 3/9/2024-3/10/2024

NGSMedicare.com Scheduled Maintenance Due to scheduled maintenance, NGSMedicare.com will be inaccessible beginning Saturday, 3/9/2024 through Sunday, 3/10/2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this...

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Posting Date: Thu Mar 07 00:00:00 GMT 2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 7, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 7, 2024 News HHS Statement Regarding the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare Final Guidance to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Manage Prescription Dru...

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Posting Date: Wed Mar 06 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Prior Authorization Process for Repetitive Scheduled Nonemergent Ambulance Transport

Prior Authorization Process for Repetitive Scheduled Nonemergent Ambulance Transport CMS implemented the prior authorization program for RSNAT to reduce expenditures while maintaining and/or improving...

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Posting Date: Thu Feb 29 00:00:00 GMT 2024
MLN Connects® Newsletter: February 29, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: February 29, 2024 Events ICD-10 Coordination & Maintenance Committee Meeting — March 19–20 MLN Matters® Articles Appropriate Use Criteria for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging: CY ...

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Posting Date: Thu Feb 29 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Tobacco Counseling via Telehealth

Tobacco Counseling via Telehealth Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the United States. Each year, nearly half a million Americans die prematurely of smok...

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Posting Date: Thu Feb 29 00:00:00 GMT 2024
You Asked, We Listened: Redesigned Events Page Coming Soon

You Asked, We Listened: Redesigned Events Page Coming Soon We’re always looking for and appreciate feedback from our providers. Your ideas and recommendations help drive improvements to our website. P...

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Posting Date: Tue Feb 27 00:00:00 GMT 2024
Medicare Preventive Services

Medicare Preventive Services Medicare covers many preventive services to help keep your patients healthy. Preventive services can help find health problems early, when treatment works best, and can he...

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Posting Date: Tue Feb 27 00:00:00 GMT 2024
LCD and Billing and Coding Article Updates for February/March 2024

LCD and Billing and Coding Article Updates for February/March 2024 Local Coverage Determinations Biomarker Testing for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (L37733) This LCD has been retired and will no longer b...

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