Prior authorization is required for PMD in participating states for the next three years.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 04, 2012
Providers express concern over template's practicality for physicians.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 15, 2012
Bulletin issued because of provider questions on replacement policies.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 15, 2012
CMS Update
Electronic standards "grace period" started in January, but ends in June.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 30, 2012
First 10 co-sponsors for H.R. 4378 sign on to complex rehab bill.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 22, 2012
Last year's E0277 probe resulted in a 93-percent claims error rate, NGS says.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 22, 2012
New function does not alter who is required to sign.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 30, 2012
Suppliers can check status via Connex or IVR system.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 30, 2012
Examples explain missing documentation, justification in December claims.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 11, 2012
Checklists were created to help suppliers comply with Medicare policy.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 11, 2012
Is Competitive Bidding Hurting Your Access to Home Medical Equipment Benefits?
Providers continue to worry about their ability to meet Medicare delivery timelines
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 22, 2012
Clarification applies to Item 29 on the CMS-1500 claim form.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 19, 2012
Funding Essentials
- By Seth Johnson
- Mar 01, 2012
New policy takes over on April 1, 2012.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 29, 2012
NCART executive director suggests high error rate is partly caused by factors such as complexity of documentation requirements.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 28, 2012
Callers ask about pre-authorization turnaround times and protection from future audits.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 28, 2012
Competitive bidding, audits and the power mobility demonstration project are key talking points this week.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 14, 2012