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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Using Touch-Tone
Using Touch-Tone Table of Contents Using Touch-Tone Using Touch-Tone for Alpha-Numeric Elements Using Touch-Tone to Enter a Letter [Return to Top] Using Touch-Tone The IVR is programmed to allow for the entry of all data [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Tips for Success
Tips for Success Speak naturally and clearly in a quiet environment. Use mute when you're not speaking. Avoid the use of cellular phones or speaker phones. Have information available and organized before you call. Switch to touch‐tone if [...]
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Posting Date: 11/19/2024
Interactive Voice Response Touch-Tone Instructions
Interactive Voice Response Touch-Tone Instructions Alpha-Numeric Touch-Tone Entries Use this function to enter elements that contain both alpha and numeric characters. Each button on a telephone keypad has a corresponding set of letters. Each [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Offsets <4>
table, td, th table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 50%; } Offsets <4> Upon selecting Offsets, the provider will need to authenticate the following information: NPI PTAN Last five digits of the TIN Next, a submenu will [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Appeals <7>
table, td, th table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 50%; } Appeals <7> When the Appeals option is selected, the IVR will request and collect the following elements: Provider authentication elements: NPI PTAN TIN Note: [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Checks <3>
table, td, th table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 50%; } Checks <3> If you are part of a group, remember to use the group NPI, PTAN and TIN for authentication purposes. Upon selecting Checks, the provider will need to [...]
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Posting Date: 03/26/2021
Main Menu Options
table, td, th table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 50%; } Main Menu Options The main menu and subsequent menus can be navigated by using your voice or using touch‐tone on your telephone keypad. You can also use touch‐tone entry for [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
General Information <8>
table, td, th table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 50%; } General Information <8> When the general information option is selected, the IVR will prompt you to choose from the following options: Phone numbers Addresses [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Claim Status <2>
Claim Status <2> If you are part of a group, remember to use the group NPI, PTAN and TIN for authentication purposes. When Claim Status is selected, the IVR will request and collect the following elements: NPI PTAN Last five [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Fast Track Access
Fast Track Access You will be prompted for the fast-track access when you use a feature that requires provider authentication (NPI, PTAN, TIN). Features: Claim Status, Checks, Remittance Statements, Appeal Status You can obtain [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Using Touch-Tone
Using Touch-Tone Table of Contents Using Touch-Tone for Alpha-Numeric Elements Using Touch-Tone to Enter a Letter The IVR is programmed to allow for the entry of all data using touch‐tone in the event the user is unable to [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Checks <3>
table, td, th { border: 1px solid black; } table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 50%; } Checks <3> Table of Contents Checks <3> My Checks Information Checks Navigation Check Number Check Status [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Claim Status <2>
table, td, th table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 50%; } Claim Status <2> If you are part of a group, remember to use the group NPI, PTAN and TIN for authentication purposes. When Claim Status is selected, the IVR will [...]
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Posting Date: 03/26/2021
Main Menu Options
Main Menu Options The main menu and subsequent menus can be navigated by using your voice or using touch‐tone on your telephone keypad. You can also use touch‐tone entry for provider numbers, Medicare numbers, PTAN, NPI, TIN, dates of service, [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Patient Status <6>
table, td, th table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 50%; } Patient Status Patient status information is now accessible via our secure online portal, NGSConnex. To access our portal, go to NGSMedicare.com. Revised 7/24/2025
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Remittance Statements <4>
table, td, th table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 50%; } Remittance Statements <4> Upon selecting Remittance Statements, the provider will need to authenticate the following information: NPI PTAN Last five (5) digits of [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
General Information <8>
General Information <8> When General Information is selected, the IVR will present the caller with a submenu. Voice Touch-Tone Entry IVR Supplies Phone Numbers 1 Commonly requested telephone numbers [...]
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Posting Date: 09/16/2020
Provider Enrollment <6>
table, td, th table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 50%; } Provider Enrollment <6> When Provider Enrollment is selected, the IVR will request and collect the following information: Case number (If case number is unavailable, [...]
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Posting Date: 09/21/2020
Fast Track Access
Fast Track Access You will be prompted for the fast-track access when you use a feature that requires provider authentication (NPI, PTAN, TIN). Features: Claim Status, Checks, Offsets, Appeals You can obtain a code after you complete the [...]
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Posting Date: 07/30/2025
Interactive Voice Response System Changes
Interactive Voice Response System Changes As we’ve communicated, we’re making changes to our IVR system. If you call the IVR tonight, 7/30/2025, you may experience intermittent outages while we make updates. These changes to the IVR will be [...]
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