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November 05, 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 November 05, 2015 is now available
     
  • The article Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Claims Processing Guidance for Implementing International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition (ICD-10) - A Re-Issue of MM7492 (SE1408) has been revised
     
  • Speech Generating Devices - Coding Verification Review Requirement - Joint DME MAC & PDAC Publication
     
  • Lower Limb Prostheses - Draft Policy DL33787 - Joint DME MAC Publication
     
  • Correct Coding - Buzzy® - Joint DME MAC Publication
     
  • The article Standard Documentation Language for Local Coverage Determinations and Related Policy Articles - Joint DME MAC Publication has been revised
     
  • The MLN Product Featured this month is DMEPOS Quality Standards
     

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 also includes an Additional Documentation Request (ADR) Inbox and a MR Service Center that enables you to respond to ADR requests electronically. 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!