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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
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
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
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
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: 09/01/2023
September 2023
In This Issue National Government Services Articles for Part A and Part B Providers Introducing PECOS 2.0 Duplicate Claim Editing Information Two Interactive Voice Response System Features Ending 9/30/2023 October 2023 Release "Dark [...]
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Posting Date: 05/07/2019
Determine your Business Structure
Determine your Business Structure When starting a business, you must decide what form of business entity you wish to establish. The legal structure you choose for your business has more to do with tax, liability and management arrangements. [...]
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Posting Date: 04/29/2021
Individual Medicare Enrollment Private Practice (Sole Proprietor) via EIN
Individual Medicare Enrollment Private Practice (Sole Proprietor) via EIN Download CMS-855I: Complete sections: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13 and 15B. Notes: Be sure to complete section 4, 4A, 4A3 (enter employer identification number) 4B, [...]
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Posting Date: 01/27/2021
Individual Medicare Enrollment Private Practice (Sole Proprietor) via SSN
Individual Medicare Enrollment Private Practice (Sole Proprietor) via SSN Download CMS-855I. Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13 and 15B. Note: Be sure to complete sections 4, 4A, 4A3, 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E. If reassigning benefits [...]
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Posting Date: 05/07/2019
Individual Medicare Enrollment Sole Owner of a Corporation via Tax ID
Individual Medicare Enrollment Sole Owner of a Corporation via Tax ID Download CMS-855I: Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13 and 15. Notes: Corporation structures: examples are PA, PC, LLC, PLLC, Inc., etc. Be sure to complete [...]
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Posting Date: 06/11/2019
Ordering/Referring Provider Only
Ordering/Referring Provider Only Download CMS-855O. Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. Note: Ordering and referring providers are only required to be enrolled in one state. Be sure to include supporting documentation for [...]
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Posting Date: 09/25/2023
Adding a New Reassignment of Benefits Using the CMS-855I
Adding a New Reassignment of Benefits Using the CMS-855I Download CMS-855I version (5/23): Complete sections 1A and B, 2A, 3, 4F (add, terminate, change reassignment), 13, and 15B and 15C IMPORTANT: If an individual is new to the [...]
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Posting Date: 06/11/2019
Electronic Funds Transfer Agreement
Electronic Funds Transfer Agreement Download and complete the CMS-588 EFT Authorization Agreement. Physicians and nonphysician practitioners who are reassigning all of their payments to another entity are not required to submit the CMS-588. [...]
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Posting Date: 09/22/2023
Individual (Group Member) Reassigning Benefits Only
Individual (Group Member) Reassigning Benefits Only Download CMS-855I: Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 4F, 12, 13 and 15 (B and C). Reassignment means that an individual physician, nonphysician practitioner, or other supplier has granted [...]
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Posting Date: 11/08/2019
Supporting Documents
Supporting Documents Attach required supporting documentation for individuals or organizations. Submit all applicable documents: CMS-588 EFT Authorization Agreement and voided check or bank confirmation letter IRS document(s) confirming [...]
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Posting Date: 07/31/2025
Meet Cotiviti - The Recovery Audit Contractor for CMS Region 5
This presentation introduces Cotiviti to Region 5 providers, offers an overview of the Medicare Fee-for Service Recovery Audit Program and demonstrates the features and functionality that equip providers to comprehensively respond to audits [...]
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