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Posting Date: 11/15/2021
National Correct Coding Initiative
National Correct Coding Initiative In 1996, CMS developed the NCCI to promote national correct coding methodologies and to eliminate improper coding. NCCI edits are developed based on coding conventions defined in the American Medical [...]
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Posting Date: 11/15/2021
National Coverage Determination
National Coverage Determination NCDs are policies developed by CMS that indicates whether and under what circumstances certain services are covered under the Medicare Program. NCDs are the same for all contractors across the country. [...]
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Posting Date: 11/15/2021
National ICD-10-CM-PCS: The Next Generation of Coding
National ICD-10-CM-PCS: The Next Generation of Coding The ICD-10-CM-PCS classification system provides significant improvements through greater detailed information and the ability to expand to capture additional advancements in clinical [...]
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Posting Date: 11/15/2021
National Provider Calls and Events
National Provider Calls and Events MLN Connects® National Provider Calls (MLN Connects® Calls) are educational conference calls held by CMS for the Medicare provider and supplier community to educate and inform participants about new policies [...]
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Posting Date: 11/19/2021
National Provider Identifier
National Provider Identifier A National Provider Identifier is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the CMS. The NPI has replaced the UPIN as the required identifier for Medicare [...]
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Posting Date: 11/15/2021
National Provider Identifier Registry
National Provider Identifier Registry The NPI Registry is free and enables providers to search provider National Plan & Provider Enumeration System information. All information produced by the NPI Registry is provided in accordance with [...]
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Posting Date: 11/15/2021
National Uniform Claim Committee
National Uniform Claim Committee The NUCC is a voluntary organization that replaced the Uniform Claim Form Task Force in 1995. The committee was created to develop a standardized data set for use by the noninstitutional health care [...]
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Posting Date: 11/15/2021
Open Door Forums
Open Door Forums CMS conducts ODFs. The ODF addresses the concerns and issues of providers. Providers may participate via conference call and have the opportunity to express concerns and ask questions. For more information, including signing [...]
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Posting Date: 11/15/2021
P.O. Box Mailing Addresses
P.O. Box Mailing Addresses For the P.O. Box mailing addresses, please visit the Contact Us page on our website. Reviewed 10/21/2024
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Posting Date: 11/15/2021
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 For information related to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, visit the Office for Civil Rights website. The Privacy and Security Rules are available for download, and you will find [...]
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