News - NGSMEDICARE

Posting Date: 12/02/2024

Provider Enrollment: Reminder for Open Enrollment and Participation Agreement

Provider Enrollment: Reminder for Open Enrollment and Participation Agreement The 2025 Annual Participation Open Enrollment Period is approaching for another year. While this is an important time (fro...

Posting Date: 12/02/2024

The CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Is Now Available

The CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Is Now Available The CY 2025 MPFS is now available. You can view the new fees using the Fee Schedule Lookup tool page on NGSMedicare.com. Posted 12/2/2024

Posting Date: 11/27/2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: November 27, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: November 27, 2024 News Opioid Treatment Programs: CY 2025 Updates HIV Screening & Prevention Claims, Pricers, & Codes Home Health Prospective Payment System Grouper: January ...

Posting Date: 11/26/2024

Explore Our Exciting Sessions at the 2024 Preventive Services Virtual Conference!

Explore Our Exciting Sessions at the 2024 Preventive Services Virtual Conference! View All Our Sessions and Register Now! As we gear up for the National Government Services Medicare Part B 2024 Preven...

Posting Date: 11/25/2024

Obtaining Beneficiary Eligibility Information Through NGSConnex

Obtaining Beneficiary Eligibility Information Through NGSConnex As a reminder, our Customer Service Representatives aren’t permitted to share eligibility information because it’s available through NG...

Posting Date: 11/25/2024

Reminder: The Self-Service Pulse Has Ended

Reminder: The Self-Service Pulse Has Ended We sincerely thank you for being a loyal reader of our Self-Service Pulse each week. To continue receiving updates on our latest self-service tools and servi...

Posting Date: 11/25/2024

Health Equity Vaccination Efforts: Achieving the Highest Level of Health and Well-Being for Your Patients

Health Equity Vaccination Efforts: Achieving the Highest Level of Health and Well-Being for Your Patients Health equity is the concept that all people should have a fair and just chance to be as healt...

Posting Date: 11/25/2024

LCD and Article Updates for November 2024

LCD and Article Updates for November 2024 Local Coverage Determinations and Billing and Coding Articles The following Local Coverage Determinations and Billing and Coding Articles have been finalized ...

Posting Date: 11/21/2024

All Part B Providers – Register Now!

All Part B Providers – Register Now! Don't miss your chance to attend! Don't miss your chance to attend the National Government Services Medicare Part B 2024 Preventive Services Virtual Conference! Re...

Posting Date: 11/21/2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: November 21, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: November 21, 2024 News Medicare-Funded Physician Residency Positions CMS Roundup (November 15, 2024) Hepatitis B Vaccine: Billing Requirement Update Effective January 1 Hospi...

Posting Date: 11/20/2024

Start Your Morning with a Podcast - Navigating Medicare: Part A Insights for Providers

Start Your Morning with a Podcast - Navigating Medicare: Part A Insights for Providers Did you know we have a podcast channel on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts that are just for our providers? On you...

Posting Date: 11/18/2024

Urgent: Starting Today 11/18/2024, Beneficiary Eligibility Information Not Offered on the IVR

Urgent: Starting Today 11/18/2024, Beneficiary Eligibility Information Not Offered on the IVR As we’ve communicated, starting today, 11/18/2024, you won’t have access to beneficiary eligibility inform...

Posting Date: 11/15/2024

Urgent: Beginning Monday 11/18/2024, Beneficiary Eligibility Information Not Offered on the IVR

Urgent: Beginning Monday 11/18/2024, Beneficiary Eligibility Information Not Offered on the IVR As we’ve communicated, beginning Monday 11/18/2024, beneficiary eligibility information will not be offe...

Posting Date: 11/14/2024

Register Now for the 2024 Preventive Services Virtual Conference!

Register Now for the 2024 Preventive Services Virtual Conference! Dive deep into critical preventive services topics! All Part B Providers! Register now for the National Government Services Medicare P...

Posting Date: 11/14/2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: November 14, 2024

MLN Connects® Newsletter: November 14, 2024 News 2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Medicare Participation for CY 2025 Ambulance Fee Schedule: CY 2025 Final Policies Prior Authorizatio...

Posting Date: 11/14/2024

November 21st is The Great American Smokeout

November 21st is The Great American Smokeout You Can Help Your Patients Quit Smoking Smoking is one of the leading causes of heart disease and stroke. At least 70% of cigarette smokers see a clinician...

Posting Date: 11/11/2024

One Week Until Beneficiary Eligibility Information Leaves the IVR

One Week Until Beneficiary Eligibility Information Leaves the IVR As we’ve communicated, beginning 11/18/2024, beneficiary eligibility information will not be offered on the IVR. This includes all be...

Posting Date: 11/11/2024

Submitting Electronic Medical Records

Submitting Electronic Medical Records National Government Services can accept medical records submitted on a CD or thumb drive however, submitting via our free, secure, web-based portal NGSConnex is p...

Posting Date: 11/07/2024

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and worldwide. Although education, research and treatment options for lung cancer have dra...

Posting Date: 11/07/2024

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Preventive Services Virtual Conference!

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Preventive Services Virtual Conference! We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the National Government Services Medicare Part B 2024 Preventiv...