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Posting Date: 06/15/2021
Improving Customer Experience in 2021
Improving Customer Experience in 2021We are committed to improving your experience. Each day, we review comments from providers who submit surveys to let us know what is working well and how we can improve. We appreciate your feedback. This is [...]
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Posting Date: 05/18/2021
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness MonthAlthough May is the month of national focus on mental health awareness, it is a daily focus for many dealing with mental health conditions. Integrating behavioral health care with primary care [...]
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Posting Date: 05/17/2021
Reminder: Medicare Part B Voluntary Refunds
Reminder: Medicare Part B Voluntary RefundsProviders submitting voluntary refunds need to be aware that when completing the Part B Voluntary Overpayment Refund Form, additional claim data is required:Complete the Part B Voluntary Overpayment [...]
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Posting Date: 05/14/2021
Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services (CPT 99483)
Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services (CPT 99483)Medicare covers a separate visit for a cognitive assessment if your patient shows signs of cognitive impairment at their annual wellness visit or a routine visit. The cognitive assessment [...]
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Posting Date: 05/21/2020
MACs to Host Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting Regarding Facet Joint and Medial Nerve Branch Procedures
MACs to Host Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting Regarding Facet Joint and Medial Nerve Branch ProceduresThe MACs will host a multi-jurisdictional CAC via Teleconference on 5/28/2020 from 1:00 p.m.‒4:00 p.m. CDT, 2:00 p.m.‒5:00 p.m. [...]
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Posting Date: 05/12/2021
MAC Customer Experience Survey
MAC Customer Experience SurveyWe often receive feedback from our website users who get frustrated because our MCE survey displays before they are done visiting our website. We understand that it’s better for you to finish your visit before you [...]
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Posting Date: 02/01/2021
Hospice Cap Self-Reporting Reminder
Hospice Cap Self-Reporting ReminderThe Hospice Cap Self-Reporting for the 2020 Cap Year (10/1/2019-9/30/2020) is due no later than 3/1/2021. Hospice providers should submit the pro-forma calculation along with supporting documentation and a [...]
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Posting Date: 05/21/2020
New PC-ACE Version Will Soon Be Available
New PC-ACE Version Will Soon Be AvailableA new version PC-ACE Version 4.6.0.100 will be available 6/2/2020 for download from our website. This new PC-ACE version has been updated to include new HCPCS and ICD-10 diagnosis codes for COVID-19. [...]
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Posting Date: 05/04/2021
There's Still Time to Register for the National Government Services Spring 2021 Virtual Conference
There's Still Time to Register for the National Government Services Spring 2021 Virtual ConferenceMedicare 2021: A Journey to a Healthier Future and PartnershipThe National Government Services POE Team's bi-annual virtual conference is [...]
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Posting Date: 04/29/2021
MCReF/PS&R Official Supported Browser to Change on 6/21/2021
MCReF / PS&R Official Supported Browser to Change on 6/21/2021Beginning, Monday, 6/21/2021, the supported browser for MCReF system and PS&R system is changing from IE to Google Chrome. With this change, MCReF and PS&R will no longer [...]
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Posting Date: 04/28/2021
Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting on Amniotic Product Injections for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound
Multi-Jurisdictional CAC Meeting on Amniotic Product Injections for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-WoundNoridian Healthcare Solutions along with CGS Administrators, First Coast Services Options, National Government Services, Novitas [...]
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Posting Date: 04/28/2021
Accelerated and Advanced Payment Nettings/Offsets Across Organization Affiliations
Accelerated and Advanced Payment Nettings/Offsets Across Organization AffiliationsWe are receiving an influx of calls to our Provider Contact Center with regard to recoupment of AAPs with providers questioning recoupments on funds they believe [...]
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Posting Date: 04/26/2021
Outpatient Prospective Payment System Part B Drug Payment and Status Indicator Change for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Q5122
Outpatient Prospective Payment System Part B Drug Payment and Status Indicator Change for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Q5122The following instructions have been provided by CMS to National Government Services for HCPCS code Q5122. [...]
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Posting Date: 04/26/2021
LCD and Article Updates for April and May 2021
LCD and Article Updates for April and May 2021April 2021 Medical Policy Article UpdatesBilling and Coding: Breast Imaging: Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography (A52849)This article has been updated due to a provider request to [...]
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Posting Date: 04/15/2021
Clinicians Ordering Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment – COVID-19 PHE Reference Guide
Clinicians Ordering Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment – COVID-19 PHE Reference GuideAs a result of the COVID-19 PHE, CMS has issued waivers and flexibilities to assist Medicare beneficiaries in obtaining the services they need and allowing [...]
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Posting Date: 04/14/2021
Responding to an Additional Documentation Request
Responding to an Additional Documentation RequestMost recently, National Government Services has experienced an increasing volume of 56900 denials: medical records not submitted upon receipt of an ADR. In response to the lack of submission of [...]
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Posting Date: 04/14/2021
CGI Hosting an Upcoming Session on “Easier File Uploads for E-Filing in MCReF”
CGI Hosting an Upcoming Session on “Easier File Uploads for E-Filing in MCReF”Medicare Part A Cost Report: Easier File Uploads for e-Filing in MCReF Webcast:Date: Thursday 4/29/2021Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m. ETRegister today DescriptionMedicare [...]
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Posting Date: 04/12/2021
Behavioral Health Integration Services: Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model
Behavioral Health Integration Services: Psychiatric Collaborative Care ModelIntegrating behavioral health care with primary care (“behavioral health integration” or “BHI”) is an effective strategy for improving outcomes for the millions of [...]
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Posting Date: 04/07/2021
Checking the Status of Your Accelerated or Advanced Overpayment
Checking the Status of Your Accelerated or Advanced OverpaymentIf you requested an accelerated or advanced payment (AAP), then the overpayment amount is right at your fingertips. We would like to share some great tips on managing your accounts [...]
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Posting Date: 04/05/2021
COVID-19 Lump Sum Payments for RHCs and FQHCs
COVID-19 Lump Sum Payments for RHCs and FQHCsRHCs and FQHCs may request lump sum payments for administering COVID-19 vaccines in advance of cost report settlement. CMS, through your MAC, will pay you up front for COVID-19 vaccines and [...]
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