Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Medicare Part B-Self Service Tools

The following information is provided by Novitas Solutions.

Self-Service Tools

Did you know Novitas has many interactive apps to help answer your questions? We created these helpful tools to give you access to information you need, when you need it, without having to pick up the phone. Here are some of the great tools we offer to our providers:
  • Appeals Status Tool- Check to see if your appeal had a favorable outcome! This app shows details on the appeals you’ve submitted to Medicare.
  • Enrollment Status Tool- Have you filed an enrollment application or revalidation recently? Check to see where it’s at.
  • Fee Schedule lookup App- This app provides quick access to fee rates for CY 2012, 2013, and 2014!
  • Secondary liability calculator- Having trouble understanding the payment on Medicare Secondary claims? This tool helps you calculate what Medicare’s liability would be when there is another primary insurer. Also make sure to check out the Patient Responsibility Calculator afterwards to determine if there is a balance due from the patient 

Interactive Voice Response Unit (IVR)

If you can’t find the information you’re looking for with these tools, make sure to review our IVR user guide. The IVR will also give you comprehensive information on Claim Status and Patient Eligibility. You can also find out check status, order a duplicate remittance, or get a patient account number!