Medicare News
JH Part A Top Inquiries (January 2014 - March 2014)
The Part A Top Inquiries Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been updated. Please take time to review these FAQs for answers to your questions.
Local Contractor Pricing Information is Now Available!
A new information page specific to Local Contractor Pricing has been added to the Fee Schedule section of our web site. This new page includes an overview of the local pricing process, information on drug pricing, a section of frequently asked questions, pricing references, and pricing resources.
Events
"Part A Understanding the Local Coverage Determination and National Coverage Determination Process"
May 1, 2014 (11:00am-12:00pm ET, 10:00am-11:00am CT)
During this webinar, we will provide a basic understanding of the Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) and National Coverage Determinations (NCD) process, demonstrate how to locate LCDs and NCDs, as well as explore the information that can be found in an LCD.
Register today for this informative event!
****There will be no Continuing Education Units (CEUs) provided for this webinar.****
"Update - New Novitas Website"
During this webinar, we will provide a basic understanding of the Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) and National Coverage Determinations (NCD) process, demonstrate how to locate LCDs and NCDs, as well as explore the information that can be found in an LCD.
Register today for this informative event!
****There will be no Continuing Education Units (CEUs) provided for this webinar.****
"Update - New Novitas Website"
May 16, 2014 (1:00pm-2:30pm CT)
We will demonstrate the improved Novitas Solutions website and how to navigate, inform you of the new available search tools, and provide tips to enhance your search results.
Register today for this informative event!
"Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) Part 1"
We will demonstrate the improved Novitas Solutions website and how to navigate, inform you of the new available search tools, and provide tips to enhance your search results.
Register today for this informative event!
"Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) Part 1"
May 13, 2014 (2:00pm-3:30pm ET, 1:00pm-2:30pm CT)
We will review the Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS), increase your understanding of the functions within FISS, and promote end user confidence.
Register today for this informative event!
****There are no Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits for this webinar.****
JH Part A/B Indian Health Service (IHS)/Tribal/Urban Indian Providers: "Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference Handout"
We will review the Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS), increase your understanding of the functions within FISS, and promote end user confidence.
Register today for this informative event!
****There are no Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits for this webinar.****
JH Part A/B Indian Health Service (IHS)/Tribal/Urban Indian Providers: "Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference Handout"
May15, 2014 (1:00pm-2:00pm CT)
Join us for the Indian Health Service (IHS)/Tribal/Urban Indian Providers Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference. During this teleconference, we will discuss the most current Medicare changes and allow you to interact directly with representatives from various departments within Novitas Solutions.
Representatives from various departments including Medical Policy, Medical Review, Appeals, Customer Service, Claims Processing, Provider Enrollment, Change Management, and our Outreach and Education Staff will be available to address your questions and concerns.
You do not want to miss this call! Register Today!
New Medicare Insights Weekly Podcasts Now Available
In this week's Medicare Insights Weekly podcast, we discuss the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing A/B Medicare Administrative Contractors Outreach and Education Task Force.
New name and logo for the CERT A/B MAC Contractor Task Force
Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) recently announced the launch of the CERT A/B MAC Contractor Task Force. All Part A and Part B MACs have come together with the intent to educate providers on costly claim denials and billing errors to Medicare. In response to positive feedback received by the provider community, the task force has modified its name to the CERT A/B MAC Outreach & Education Task Force. Visit the Novitas Solutions CERT Center to learn more about the task force as well as available resources.
Join us for the Indian Health Service (IHS)/Tribal/Urban Indian Providers Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference. During this teleconference, we will discuss the most current Medicare changes and allow you to interact directly with representatives from various departments within Novitas Solutions.
Representatives from various departments including Medical Policy, Medical Review, Appeals, Customer Service, Claims Processing, Provider Enrollment, Change Management, and our Outreach and Education Staff will be available to address your questions and concerns.
You do not want to miss this call! Register Today!
New Medicare Insights Weekly Podcasts Now Available
In this week's Medicare Insights Weekly podcast, we discuss the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing A/B Medicare Administrative Contractors Outreach and Education Task Force.
New name and logo for the CERT A/B MAC Contractor Task Force
Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) recently announced the launch of the CERT A/B MAC Contractor Task Force. All Part A and Part B MACs have come together with the intent to educate providers on costly claim denials and billing errors to Medicare. In response to positive feedback received by the provider community, the task force has modified its name to the CERT A/B MAC Outreach & Education Task Force. Visit the Novitas Solutions CERT Center to learn more about the task force as well as available resources.
