Thursday, September 4, 2014

MLN Connects Provider eNews

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In This Edition:

MLN Connects™ National Provider Calls
  • PQRS: How to Avoid 2016 Negative Payment Adjustments for CMS Medicare Quality Reporting Programs — Register Now 
  • Overview of the 2013 Quality and Resource Use Reports — Registration Opening Soon 
  • New MLN Connects™ National Provider Call Video Slideshow, Audio Recording, and Transcript 
Announcements
  • NIST EHR Randomizer Tool: Provider User Guide Available 
  • Review New FAQs for the EHR Incentive Programs 
Claims, Pricers, and Codes
  • Update to Preventive Services Paid Based on the RHC or FQHC All-inclusive Rate 
  • Adjustment of Some Home Health Claims 
  • FY 2014 HH PPS PC Pricer Updated 

MLN Educational Products
  • “International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) Testing - Acknowledgement Testing with Providers” MLN Matters® Article — Released 
  • “ICD-10-CM/PCS Billing and Payment Frequently Asked Questions” Fact Sheet — Revised 
  • “ICD-10-CM/PCS Myths and Facts” Fact Sheet — Revised 
  • “ICD-10-CM Classification Enhancements” Fact Sheet — Revised 
  • “General Equivalence Mappings Frequently Asked Questions” Booklet — Revised 
  • “New Physician Specialty Code for Interventional Cardiology” MLN Matters® Article — Released 
  • “Scenarios and Coding Instructions for Submitting Requests to Reopen Claims that are Beyond the Claim Filing Timeframes – Companion Information to MM8581: Automation of the Request for Reopening Claims Process” MLN Matters® Article — Released 
  • “Fingerprint-based Background Check Begins August 6, 2014” MLN Matters® Article — Released 
  • “Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT): Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Certifications and Recertifications” MLN Matters® Article — Released 
  • “MLN Suite of Products & Resources for Rural Health Providers” Educational Tool — Revised 
  • New MLN Educational Web Guides Fast Fact 
  • MLN Products Available in Electronic Publication Format