Spotlights - DMEPOS Accreditation Deadline is September 30, 2009; CMS Encourages Suppliers to Submit Applications by January 31, 2009 Posted: 1/15/2009
- Try the NEW Guided Pathways (DEC2008) Medicare Learning Network (MLN) products! These three booklets incorporate existing Medicare Learning Network (MLN) products and other CMS resources into well organized sections that can help Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) providers and suppliers find information to understand and navigate the Medicare Program. The three Guided Pathways booklets guide learners to resources that provide a fundamental overview of Medicare knowledge, as well as detailed FFS policies and requirements. Click here to access the Guided Pathways educational web guide and booklets. (Posted 01/08/09)
- January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month ~ In recognition of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reminds health care professionals that Medicare provides coverage of a comprehensive annual glaucoma screening exam for seniors and others with Medicare at high risk for developing glaucoma. To read the entire message please select the title from the Downloads section below. (Posted January 7, 2008)
Medicare Part B Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Drugs and Biologicals: the CAP has been postponed for 2009. Information about upcoming CAP deadlines is available at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CompetitiveAcquisforBios/02_infophys.asp MLN Matters article SE0838 2008 [PDF, 106KB] – 2009 Influenza (Flu) Season Resources for Health Care Professionals (posted November 7, 2008) - MLN Matters SE Article: Medicare Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Postponed for 2009 [PDF, 97KB](posted September 29, 2008)
- 2009 New Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule Test Codes and Preliminary Determinations [PDF 36KB] (posted September 12, 2008)
- 2009 Part B Drug CAP Announcement (posted September 10, 2008)
- Medicare Provider Feedback Group (MPFG) Town Hall Meeting -- September 22, 2008 [PDF, 25KB] (posted 09/17/08)
- See Fact Sheet regarding "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, 2008" (posted 7/16/08)
- CMS announces the release of eight questions and answers on psychological and neuropsychological tests that are billed under the CPT code range 96101-96125. These FAQs provide clarification on Medicare billing and payment policy for these testing codes when performed by technicians, computers, physicians, clinical psychologists, independently practicing psychologists and other eligible qualified nonphysician practitioners. The scenarios under the FAQs also address situations where more than one of these testing codes can be billed for services furnished to the same patient. (posted 6/18/08)
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