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October 01, 2015

What's New

Today the following publications have been posted to the DME MAC A What's New page:

  • The MLN Connects ® Provider eNews for October 01, 2015 is now available
     
  • LCD and Policy Article Summary for October 01, 2015 - Drafts Released to Final
     
  • Response to Comments - External Infusion Pump (EIP)
     
  • Response to Comments - Bowel Management Devices
     
  • The Face-to-Face and Written Order Requirements for High Cost DME - Dear Physician Letter has been revised
     
  • The article Face-to-Face Examination and Prescription Requirements Prior to the Delivery of Certain DME Items Specified in the Affordable Care Act has been revised
     
  • The MLN Product Featured this month is General Equivalence Mappings Frequently Asked Questions
     
  • The following Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) / Medical Policies have been revised:
    • Bowel Management Devices (L36267)
    • External Infusion Pumps (L33794)

For more information visit:

http://www.medicarenhic.com/dme/whatsnew.aspx 

 

 

2015 DME MAC Jurisdiction A DME MAC Special Events:
Prescription for a Lower Error Rate

The Provider Outreach & Education (POE) Team will be partnering with the DME MAC A Medical Review Team to host eight educational events offering a dynamic range of topics. The theme for these sessions is Prescription for a Lower Error Rate. Attendees will learn everything from recent Medicare changes, to detailed documentation requirements, and a comprehensive review of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) Medical Review Audits during this one day learning experience. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions on policies and a variety of other topics during roundtable discussions.

The Provider Services Portal (PSP) is an internet portal available to DME MAC A providers. PSP users can easily access beneficiary eligibility, claims information, DME same/similar and specific A, L, & V HCPCS Look-up, NHIC forms submission and status, as well as print Remittances over the internet. The PSP is currently available for open enrollment. There is no charge to participate! For more information visit the DME MAC A PSP Home page. 

Read Going Green - An Electronic Environment to learn more about the benefits of an electronic environment as a result of receiving Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs) and enrolling in Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs).Visit the CERT Connection Web page for informative CERT FAQs, newsletters, Dear Physician letters, and a helpful documentation checklist!