Medicare FFS 5010 Program Call
August 12, 2010
 
Ninth National Education Call on Medicare
Fee-For-Service (FFS) Implementation
of HIPAA Version 5010 & D.0 Transactions
Medicare FFS 5010 Program:
Taking EDI to the Next Level
 
August 25, 2010 
 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. EST 
 
 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host its ninth national education call regarding Medicare FFS's implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 and D.0 transaction standards on August 25, 2010.  This session will focus on the 835 Electronic Remittance Advice transaction. Subject matter experts will review Medicare FFS specific changes as well as general information to help the audience prepare for the transition; the presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.  The presentation will be available on the CMS website by clicking on the following link:  http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/V50/list.asp 
- Please bookmark this new "5010 National Calls" web page.
 
Registration will close at 2:00 p.m. EST on August 24, 2010, or when available space has been filled.
 
Target Audience: Vendors, clearinghouses, and providers who will need to make Medicare FFS specific changes in compliance with HIPAA version 5010 requirements.
 
Subject: Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 835 Electronic Remittance Advice Transaction
 
 
Agenda
  • General Overview
  • Medicare Specific Changes
  • Timelines and Deadlines
  • What you need to do to prepare
  • Transaction Specific Issues
  • Q & A
 
Conference Call  Details
 
Date:   August 25, 2010
 
Conference Title:  Ninth National Education Call on Medicare Fee-For-Services (FFS) Implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 and D.0 Transactions
 
Time:  2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EDT
 
  
In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data.  This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation. 
 
Registration will close at 2:00 p.m. ET on August 24, 2010, or when available space has been filled.  No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time.
  1. To register for the call participants need to go to:
    http://www.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/082510

  2. Fill in all required data.

  3. Verify that your time zone is displayed correctly in the drop down box.

  4. Click "Register".

  5. You will be taken to the "Thank you for registering" page and will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter. NOTE: Please print and save this page, in the event that your server blocks the confirmation emails. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there.

  6. If assistance for hearing impaired services is needed the request must be sent to
    medicare.ttt@palmettogba.com no later than 3 business days before the event.
 
CMS Is Here to Help in the Transitions to Version 5010 & ICD-10
 
Have questions about the Version 5010 and ICD-10 transition? CMS is here to help!
 
We have resources for providers, vendors, and payers to prepare for the transition. Fact sheets available for educating staff and others about the transition include:
  • The ICD-10 Transition: An Introduction
  • ICD-10 Basics for Medical Practices
  • Talking to Your Vendors About ICD-10 and Version 5010: Tips for Medical Practices
  • Talking to Your Customers About ICD-10 and Version 5010: Tips for Software Vendors
     
Compliance timelines, materials from CMS-sponsored calls and conferences, and links to resources are available at www.cms.gov/icd10. Check back often for the latest information and updates.
 
Keep Up to Date on Version 5010 and ICD-10.
 
Please visit www.cms.gov/icd10 for the latest news and sign up for Version 5010 and ICD-10 e-mail updates!
 
Version 5010 and ICD-10 are coming. Will you be ready?
Healthy Regards,
Diane
Diane Chronis                                       
FMQAI
This material was prepared by FMQAI, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Florida, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy. FL2010F63T3P2511867