Medicare News
FY 2016 Wage Index Timetable
For FY 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have changed the Wage Index Development Timetable. CMS finalized changes to the FY 2016 Wage Index timetable in the FY 2015 IPPS final rule, issued by CMS on August 2, 2014.
The FY 2016 Wage Index Development process started in May 2014, with the posting of the preliminary worksheet S-3 PUF on May 23, 2014 (previously posted in September/October and known as the October PUF). Consequently, certain subsequent dates in the FY 2016 Wage Index Development process are also earlier than in previous years. Please pay careful attention to the new posting dates, due dates, and deadlines. Please visit our wage index page for more details.
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Novitas Medicare Learning Center Handouts
The following webinar handouts are now available in the Novitas Medicare Learning Center:
- 8/21 Part A to Part B Rebilling of Denied Hospital Inpatient Claims
- 8/22 Part A How To Avoid Top Claim Errors - Third Quarter
Medicare Insights Weekly Enrollment Podcasts Continue
The Medicare Insights Weekly Podcast series on enrollment forms continues this week. Don't miss these informative podcasts that will help you complete your Medicare enrollment forms.
Part A Top Claim Submission Errors
The Top Claim Submission Errors and resolutions for July 2014 are now available. Please take time to review these errors and avoid them on future claims.
Novitas Educational Tips and Tools (NETTs) Addition
The new Forms Decision Tree has been add to the Novitas Educational Tips and Tools (NETTs) page. Check back often as we continue to update and add information related to Medicare.
