Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for August 1st, 2014

The following information is provided by Novitas Solutions.

Website Maintenance - Sunday Morning
We will be performing website maintenance on Sunday, August 3rd, from 9:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST. Some features (Appeals Status, Enrollment Status, MEDPAR Directory Search, and SOAR/PPTN) may be unresponsive or completely unavailable during this time frame. We apologize for any inconvenience.

2015 ESRD PPS Low Volume Attestations are due by November 1, 2014
ESRD Providers that are currently receiving the Low Volume Adjustment are required to submit an annual Attestation prior to November 1st preceding the next payment year. Attestations will not be accepted after the November 1st deadline. Click here for more details.


Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Articles from CMS
Revised:

Novitas Medicare Learning Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been revised
Please take time to review the newest Novitas Medicare Learning Center FAQs.

Other Part A Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) TopicsThe Other Part A FAQs have been updated. A new FAQ has been added to the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), General category, regarding the 3-day qualifying stay requirement. Please take time to review all FAQs for answers to your questions.

Frequently Asked Questions: Using the Novitas Solutions Web Site
The Frequently Asked Questions About Our Web Site have been updated. Please take time to review these FAQs for answers to your questions.

The following webinar handouts are now available in the Novitas Medicare Learning Center:

8/6 New & Small Provider Education - Part 2 Part A Claim Overview
8/8 CMS Final Rule 1599-F: Understanding Inpatient Admissions and Reviews
8/15 JH Part A Update - New Novitas Webiste
8/19 JL Part A Update - New Novitas Website