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Posting Date: 11/12/2021
Medicare Fraud and Abuse
Medicare Fraud and Abuse As the CMS MAC for J6 and JK, National Government Services fully supports the CMS initiative for program safeguards and shares the following information for your use: Fraud is the intentional deception or [...]
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Posting Date: 11/12/2021
Medicare Learning Network®
Medicare Learning Network® You will see the MLN logo on our website. The MLN is a registered trademark of the CMS and the brand name for official information health care professionals can trust. CMS’ Catalog of products is available on the [...]
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Posting Date: 11/12/2021
Medicare Provider-Supplier Enrollment with NGS
Medicare Provider-Supplier Enrollment with NGS A Medicare enrollment application would follow the NPI application. CMS is responsible for NPI application processes and NGS is responsible for processing enrollment applications for [...]
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Posting Date: 11/12/2021
NGS Internet Resources
NGS Internet Resources The NGSMedicare.com website was established by National Government Services in response to the increased usage of the internet as a learning resource for health care professionals. This website is designed to provide [...]
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Posting Date: 10/18/2024
Medicare Part B Ambulance Coverage, Basics and Billing
During this webinar, we'll educate new staff, or those needing a refresher on basic Medicare Part B ambulance billing guidelines.
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Posting Date: 10/21/2024
NGSConnex: Overview, Access, Navigation and Eligibility Look Up
NGSConnex: Overview, Access, Navigation and Eligibility Look Up As we’ve communicated, beginning 11/18/2024, Beneficiary Eligibility information will not be offered on the IVR. This includes all beneficiary eligibility information that was [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage Select Medicare Advantage from the left-side navigation. Information will display if the beneficiary is currently enrolled in a Part C Medicare Advantage plan, also commonly referred to as a Medicare HMO or Medicare [...]
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Posting Date: 04/06/2022
Medicare Secondary Payer
Medicare Secondary Payer Select Medicare Secondary Payer from the left-side navigation. The Medicare Secondary Payer section will display information about other insurance coverage the beneficiary may have, that is primary to Medicare. The [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Select Qualified Medicare Beneficiary from the left-side navigation. People with Medicare who are in the QMB program are also enrolled in Medicaid and get help with their Medicare premiums and cost-sharing. [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
Home Health Plan
Home Health Plan Select Home Health Plan from the left-side navigation. The Home Health Plan information section will display information if the beneficiary is currently in a home health episode of care. The Home Health Plan information will [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
Inpatient and SNF Spell History
Inpatient and SNF Spell History Select Inpatient and SNF Spell History from the left-side navigation. The Inpatient and SNF Spell History section will display information if the beneficiary is currently receiving inpatient or SNF care or has [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
End Stage Renal Disease
End Stage Renal Disease Select End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) from the left-side navigation. The ESRD information panel provides information when a beneficiary is eligible for Medicare due to ESRD. This information is important because some [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
Preventive Services
Preventive Services Select Preventive Services from the left-side navigation. The Preventive Services section provides a list of Medicare-covered preventive services that are eligible for coverage for the beneficiary and when they are next [...]
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Posting Date: 09/27/2023
Audiology Screening
Audiology Screening Select Audiology Screening from the left-side navigation. The Audiology Screening section provides a list of Medicare-covered audiology screening services that are eligible for coverage for the beneficiary and when they [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine Select Covid-19 Vaccine from the left-side navigation. The COVID-19 Vaccine Information panel provides information for the following HCPCS codes. 91300 – Pfizer-Biontech Covid-19 Vaccine 91301 – Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Pneumococcal Vaccine Select Pneumococcal Vaccine from the left-side navigation. The Pneumococcal Vaccine panel provides information for the following HCPCS codes. 90670 ‒ Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 13-valent, for intramuscular use [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation Select Cardiac Rehabilitation from the left-side navigation. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) provides coverage for a cardiac rehabilitation or physical therapy program if a Medicare beneficiary has had at least [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Select Pulmonary Rehabilitation from the left-side navigation. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program if a Medicare beneficiary has moderate to very severe COPD. [...]
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Posting Date: 02/26/2022
Acupuncture Benefits
Acupuncture Benefits Select Acupuncture Benefits from the left-side navigation. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers up to 12 acupuncture visits in 90 days for chronic low back pain. Medicare covers an additional eight sessions if [...]
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