News - NGSMEDICARE

Posting Date: 12/28/2023

January 2024 Billing and Coding Articles Updates

January 2024 Billing and Coding Articles Updates Billing and Coding: Denosumab (Prolia ™, Xgeva ™) (A52399) Coding Information #2 has been removed based on Transmittal 12397 (CR 13468), Payment of Cod...

Posting Date: 12/28/2023

Improving Customer Experience

Improving Customer Experience We are committed to improving your experience. Please watch this two-minute video that explains how each day we review comments from providers who submit surveys to let u...

Posting Date: 12/26/2023

Tobacco Counseling via Telehealth

Tobacco Counseling via Telehealth Health equity in telehealth is the opportunity for everyone to receive the health care they need and deserve, regardless of social or economic status. Medicare Part B...

Posting Date: 12/21/2023

Provider Enrollment Application Fee Amount for CY 2024

Provider Enrollment Application Fee Amount for CY 2024 The provider enrollment application fee for calendar year 2024 is $709. For more information, view CMS’ MLN Connects® Newsletter, Wednesday, Nove...

Posting Date: 12/21/2023

New A/B and DME Collaborative YouTube Video

New A/B and DME Collaborative YouTube Video The A/B DME MACs are offering a YouTube video on Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes. This video provides guidance on coverage criteria, documentati...

Posting Date: 12/21/2023

MLN Connects® Newsletter: December 21, 2023

MLN Connects® Newsletter: December 21, 2023 News CMS Roundup (Dec 15, 2023) Opioid Use Disorder Screenings & Treatment: Medicare Pays for Services Opioid Treatment Programs: New Information for 2024 S...

Posting Date: 12/15/2023

Knowing Where to Look for EDI Enrollment Packet Data

Knowing Where to Look for EDI Enrollment Packet Data Periodically, EDI Enrollment will be publishing articles to help eliminate the number of EDI applications that are denied. Signature is Incorrect: ...

Posting Date: 12/14/2023

The Importance of Proper Documentation

The Importance of Proper Documentation The CERT contractor randomly selects claims providers submit to Medicare to determine if the claim was paid properly under Medicare coverage, coding and billing ...