How to Use Multi-Factor Authentication

NGSConnex Security Requirements

NGSConnex Security Requirements We frequently receive suggestions to improve NGSConnex by implementing less restrictive or eliminating some of our security requirements. Although we understand these security requirements often feel excessive, [...]

What to Expect After Registering

What to Expect After Registering Once you have registered with NGSConnex, you will need to request access for the screens in NGSConnex. To do this, you will need to log into NGSConnex with your User name and password you selected during the [...]

What to Expect After Registering

What to Expect After Registering Once you have registered with NGSConnex, you will need to request access for the screens in NGSConnex. To do this, you will need to log into NGSConnex with your User name and password you selected during the [...]

Provider Enrollment: Description of NPI and Link to NPPES Registry

Provider Enrollment: Description of NPI and Link to NPPES Registry We’ve added Description of NPI and a Link to NPPES Registry in the enrollment section of our website to assist with clarification of the NPI. Posted 8/24/2022

New YouTube Video: Medical Documentation: A/B and DME Collaborative Presentation Now Available

New YouTube Video: Medical Documentation: A/B and DME Collaborative Presentation Now Available The A/B and DME MACs YouTube Video: Medical Documentation: A/B and DME Collaborative Presentation is available. This video offers providers and [...]

MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, August 25, 2022

MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, August 25, 2022 Medicare Secondary Payer: Manual Updates News Interns and Residents Information System XML Format: Updated Vendor List Claims, Pricers, & Codes Integrated Outpatient [...]

Treatment Plans for Cardiac Rehabilitation Services

Treatment Plans for Cardiac Rehabilitation Services ​​​​​​​In order for cardiac rehabilitation services to be covered under Medicare, an individualized treatment plan is required. The individualized treatment plan is a written plan tailored to [...]

Mental Health Crisis Help

Appropriate Use Criteria Program

Capable Recipients for the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage

Capable Recipients for the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage The purpose of the ABN is to inform a Medicare beneficiary before he or she receives specified items or services that, in this circumstance, Medicare certainly or probably [...]

Medicare Advance Written Notices of Noncoverage Booklet

Provider Compliance Tips for Polysomnography (Sleep Studies)

August and September 2022 LCD, Billing and Coding Article Updates

August and September 2022 LCD, Billing and Coding Article Updates Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails – L33636 Under the Limitations section, the active care requirement for systemic conditions has been revised to remove “qualified [...]

Prepare and Submit a Cost Report

MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, June 30, 2022

MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, June 30, 2022 No Surprises Act: Fact Sheets for Your Patients News CMS Issues Significant Updates to Improve the Safety and Quality Care for Long-Term Care Residents & Calls for Reducing Room [...]

MLN Connects® Special Edition for Wednesday, July 27, 2022

MLN Connects® Special Edition for Wednesday, July 27, 2022 3 Final FY 2023 Payment Rules: Hospices, Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, & Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospices: Learn What’s New for Fiscal Year 2023 Inpatient Psychiatric [...]

MLN Connects® Special Edition for Friday, July 29, 2022

MLN Connects® Special Edition for Friday, July 29, 2022 Skilled Nursing Facilities: Final FY 2023 Payment Rule Skilled Nursing Facilities: Learn What’s New for Fiscal Year 2023 CMS Seeks Public Feedback to Improve Medicare Advantage [...]

MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, September 1, 2022

MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, September 1, 2022 Payment Allowances for Influenza Vaccine News CORRECTION: Monkeypox & Smallpox Vaccines: Include Product Code on Claims COVID-19: Novavax Vaccine Authorized for Patients [...]

Prior Authorization Exemption Status Inquiry Tool Alert

Prior Authorization Exemption Status Inquiry Tool Alert National Government Services continues to see PARs submitted by exempt providers. In an effort to prevent unnecessary submission, NGS has developed a self-service inquiry tool that can [...]