Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction A for March 24th, 2014

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Novitas Educational Tips and Tools - NETTs: Reason Code 15202

Having issues with your "covered days" equaling the accommodation units and revenue codes (Reason Code 15202)? Look no further except your nearest Novitas Educational Tips and Tools (NETTs) page. NETTs article titled "Reason Code 15202 - Claim Submission Error Tips" is available and waiting to assist you with this issue. Please visit the NETTs page often and signup for the Listserv so you receive immediate notification of postings as they occur.
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Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters Articles from CMS

New:

• MM8627 – Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Hospital Extensions per the Pathway for SGR Reform Act of 2013

Revised:

• MM8518 – Implement Operating Rules - Phase III ERA EFT: CORE 360 Uniform Use of Claim Adjustment Reason Codes (CARC) and Remittance Advice Remark Codes (RARC) Rule - Update from CAQH CORE - October 1, 2013 version 3.0.3