TrailBlazer Provider Outreach and Education develops and promotes educational opportunities that enhance the Medicare knowledge of our providers and their staffs. All upcoming educational opportunities are posted on the Calendar of Events Web page.
Part A
Seminars/Workshops:
· Various dates – EDI DDE Training.
Web-Based Trainings (WBTs):
· 04/10/2012 – OPPS Updates and Top Billing Errors.
· 04/17/2012 – CAH Top Billing Errors and Resources.
· 04/24/2012 – ORF/CORF Top Billing Errors and Resources.
Teleconferences:
· 04/04/2012 – Cross-Claim Part A/B Medical Review.
· 04/11/2012 – SNF Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference.
Encore (Recorded) WBTs:
· Encore presentations are recorded versions of live Web-based training presentations that are now available on the Calendar of Events page. These presentations can be accessed 24/7 so you can view them at your convenience.
Job Aids:
· Hospital Wage Index Development Timetable.
· SNF UB-04 Billing Examples.
· Swing Bed UB-04 Billing Examples.
Newsletters:
· TrailBlazer eBulletin – March 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
· FAQs are displayed with the most recent updates listed first with the posting date displayed under the Last Updated column. All FAQs are updated quarterly or more often if needed.
Part B
WBTs:
· 04/04/2012 – Updates, Changes and Reminders.
· 04/11/2012 – Welcome to Medicare – New Provider Guide.
· 04/18/2012 – Electronic and Paper Claim Submission Requirements.
· 04/25/2012 – Understanding the Medicare Remittance Advice.
Teleconferences:
· 04/04/2012 – Cross-Claim Part A/B Medical Review.
Encore (Recorded) WBTs:
· Encore presentations are recorded versions of live Web-based training presentations that are now available on the Calendar of Events page. These presentations can be accessed 24/7 so you can view them at your convenience.
Job Aids:
· Redetermination Checklist.
· IVR Operating Guide.
Manuals:
· Electronic Prescribing Initiative (eRx) Incentive Program Manual.
· Physician Quality Reporting System Manual.
Newsletters:
· TrailBlazer eBulletin – March 2012.
Questions and Answers:
· J4 ACT Questions and Answers – March 14, 2012.
FAQs:
· FAQs are displayed with the most recent updates listed first with the posting date displayed under the Last Updated column. All FAQs are updated quarterly or more often if needed.
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