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This page contians announcements that were formerly on the General Announcements page. These announcements cover a variety of topics that are important to the supplier community.

Article Title Area of
Interest
Date Posted File Type / Size
Start Testing Your Medicare Claims Now & Important Reminders
    (CMS Message 2007-12-20)
(GEN) December 21, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (103KB)
December Flu Shot Reminder
    (CMS Message 2007-12-04)
(GEN) December 07, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (69KB)
Medicare Diabetes Coverage
    (CMS Message 2007-11-30)
(GEN) December 07, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (75KB)
Third Annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey
    (CMS Message 2007-12-06)
(GEN) December 07, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (69KB)
National Influenza Vaccination Week
    (CMS Message 2007-11-26)
(GEN) November 30, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (90KB)
NPI: SSNs Should Not be Reported in FOIA-Disclosable NPPES fields, Proper Placement of Medicare Legacy IDs in NPPES & Much More
    (CMS Message 2007-11-28)
(GEN) November 30, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (136KB)
DMEPOS Suppliers Should Not Register Now for the Individuals Authorized Access to CMS Computer Services - Provider Community (IACS-PC)
    (CMS Message 2007-11-20)
(GEN) November 21, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (69KB)
Mandatory Reporting of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) on all Part B Claims
    (JSM 08048)
(GEN) November 16, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (64KB)
Important National Provider Identifier (NPI) Updates
    (CMS Message 2007-11-05)
(GEN) November 09, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (119KB)
A New Brochure for Health Care Professionals from CMS Entitled "Diabetes Related Services
    (CMS Message 2007-11-007)
(GEN) November 09, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (85KB)
November is American Diabetes Month
    (CMS Message 2007-11-01)
(GEN) November 02, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (84KB)
Web-Based Training Course Now Available from the Medicare Learning Network (MLN)
    (CMS Message 2007-10-31)
(GEN) November 02, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (73KB)
Important Reminder about Study of Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Items
    (CMS Message 2007-10-26)
(GEN) November 02, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (80KB)
NPI: Key Dates for Medicare, Clarification Regarding NPI Requirement on Medicare Institutional Claims & More
    (CMS Message 2007-10-24)
(GEN) November 02, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (106KB)
Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) - Version 2.3 is Now Available for Download (CMS Message 2007-10-18)
    (CMS Message 2007-10-18)
(GEN) October 19, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (71KB)
Updated Adult Immunizations Web-Based Training Course
    (CMS Message 2007-10-05)
(GEN) October 12, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (77KB)
Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Updates 10/01/2007
   
(GEN) October 05, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (62KB)
Preventive Services Brochures for Health Care Professionals Now Available To Order
    (CMS Message 2007-10-04)
(GEN) October 05, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (70KB)
Special National Provider Identifier (NPI) Message to Clearinghouses and Billing Services
    (CMS Message 2007-10-04)
(GEN) October 05, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (75KB)
Medicare Provider Feedback Town Hall Meeting - October 16, 2007
    (CMS Message 2007-10-01)
(GEN) October 05, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (93KB)
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    (CMS Message 2007-10-02)
(GEN) October 05, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (96KB)
NPPES & NPI Registry Update; Important Information for Medicare Providers
    (CMS Message 2007-09-25)
(GEN) September 28, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (98KB)
National Adult Immunization Awareness Week
    (CMS Message 2007-09-21)
(GEN) September 28, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (71KB)
Alert Regarding the Transition of the Medigap Claim-Based Crossover Process
    (JSM07535)
(GEN) September 28, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (68KB)
Beginning October 1, 2007, Changes to Medigap & Automatic Crossover Trading Partner Identifiers/Listings
   
(GEN) September 26, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (66KB)
NPI: NPPES Data & New Data Dissemination Training Module Now Available
    (CMS Message 2007-09-13)
(GEN) September 13, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (71KB)
Important National Provider Identifier (NPI) Message for Medicare Providers - Incorrect Implementation Schedule Published
    (CMS Message 2007-09-04)
(GEN) September 07, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (70KB)
September is National Cholesterol Education Month
    (CMS Message 2007-09-04)
(GEN) September 07, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (87KB)
New Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code List Effective October 2007
   
(GEN) August 31, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (63KB)
NPI: Data Dissemination to Begin Sept 4th & Important Medicare Claims Processing Information
    (CMS Message 2007-08-27)
(GEN) August 31, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (108KB)
HHS and DOJ Announce Initiative to Fight Infusion Fraud Therapy
    (CMS Message 2007-08-21)
(GEN) August 24, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (74KB)
Lifting the National Provider Identifier (NPI) Crosswalk Bypass Logic (GEN) August 16, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (67KB)
NPI: The Importance of Reporting Medicare Legacy Numbers in NPPES
    (CMS Message 2007-08-08)
(GEN) August 10, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (68KB)
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
    (CMS Message 2007-08-08)
(GEN) August 10, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (89KB)
Dissemination of Data from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) to Begin September 4, 2007
    (CMS Message 2007-08-06)
(GEN) August 10, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (84KB)
CMS Increases Medicare Payments For Beneficiaries Using Skilled Nursing Facility Care For 2008; Accurate Payments Continue To Ensure Program Efficiency, Quality And Sustainability
    (CMS Message 2007-08-01)
(GEN) August 10, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (85KB)
CMS Extends the Bid Submission, Registration, and Accreditation Deadlines for the First Round of the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
    (CMS Message 2007-07-27)
(GEN) August 03, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (91KB)
Spinal Orthosis, Anterior-Posterior-Lateral Control, with Interface Material, Custom Fitted (DeWall Posture Protector only) - HCPCS Code L0430 (O&P) July 27, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (69KB)
Data Dissemination, New Educational Products, Group Practice Enumeration, Information for Medicare Providers and More
    (CMS Message 2007-07-24)
(GEN) July 27, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (104KB)
CMS Increases Payments To Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities For Fiscal Year 2008; Accurate Payments Will Continue To Ensure Program Efficiency, Quality And Sustainability
    (CMS Message 2007-08-01)
(GEN) July 10, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (89KB)
New NPI Educational Products Available
    (CMS Message 2007-07-05)
(GEN) July 05, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (80KB)
CMS Proposes Policy, Payment Changes for Physicians' Services in 2008
    (CMS Message 2007-07-03)
(GEN) July 05, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (66KB)
NPI: Updates / Changes / Deletions Must Be Submitted to NPPES by July 16, 2007 in Order to be Reflected in Initial Downloadable File
    (CMS Message 2007-06-28)
(GEN) July 05, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (82KB)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fights Durable Medical Equipment Fraud
    (CMS Message 2007-07-03)
(GEN) July 05, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (76KB)
NPI: Information Regarding Data Dissemination, Testing Medicare Claims & More
    (CMS Message 2007-06-26)
(GEN) June 29, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (101KB)
Special Medicare Provider Enrollment Open Door Forum
    (CMS Message 2007-06-15)
(GEN) June 22, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (71KB)
DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Reminder
    (CMS Message 2007-06-15)
(GEN) June 22, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (84KB)
Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) - Version 2.2 is Now Available for Download!
   
(GEN) June 20, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (82KB)
CMS Publishes National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Data Dissemination Notice
    (CMS Message 2007-06-01)
(GEN) June 07, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (95KB)
CMS Requests Additional Public Comment on the Revised Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
    (CMS Message 2007-05-25)
(GEN) June 01, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (87KB)
CMS Announces Financial Measures for the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program
    (CMS Message 2007-05-25)
(GEN) June 01, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (75KB)
The NPI Compliance Deadline is Here!
    (CMS Message 2007-05-23)
(GEN) May 24, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (117KB)
Bidders Conferences for the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
    (CMS Message 2007-05-24)
(GEN) May 24, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (82KB)
CMS to Publish the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Data Dissemination Notice (CMS-6060-N)
    (CMS Message 2007-05-24)
(GEN) May 24, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (79KB)
Update to Information Regarding Medicare Payment and Coding for Drugs and Bologicals
    (CMS Message 2007-05-18)
(DRU) May 24, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (84KB)
Bidding for DMEPOS is Open
    (CMS Message 2007-05-15)
(GEN) May 17, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (74KB)
CMS Proposes Payment, Policy Changes For Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities In Fiscal Year 2008
    (CMS Message 2007-05-03)
(GEN) May 11, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (69KB)
Announcement Regarding Part B Paid Claims that Overlap Non-pay SNF Claims
    (CMS Message 2007-05-01)
(GEN) May 11, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (71KB)
May is Healthy Vision Month
    (CMS Message 2007-05-02)
(GEN) May 11, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (85KB)
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
    (CMS Message 2007-05-08)
(GEN) May 11, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (89KB)
Webcast Available for Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Suppliers (GEN) May 03, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (66KB)
Medicare Fee-For-Service National Provider Identifier (NPI) Contingency Plan National Provider Roundtable with Question & Answer Session (GEN) May 03, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (81KB)
NPI: Get It. Share It. Use It. (GEN) April 26, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (111KB)
Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) NPI Implementation Contingency Plan Announced (GEN) April 26, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (66KB)
Important DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Announcement (GEN) April 20, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (75KB)
Initial Registration is Now Open for Suppliers Interested in Competitive Bidding for DMEPOS
    (CMS Message 2007-04-09)
(GEN) April 12, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (80KB)
Implementation of Revised Fee Schedule Amounts for New Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)
    (JSM07343)
(MOB) April 12, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (66KB)
Special Open Door Forum: Competitive Acquisition For Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies
    (CMS Message 2007-04-03)
(GEN) April 06, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (80KB)
Announcement of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor Website
    (CMS Message 2007-03-23)
(GEN) April 06, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (72KB)
CMS Clarifies Guidelines For National Provider Identifier (NPI) Deadline Implementation
    (CMS Message 2007-04-03)
(GEN) April 06, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (71KB)
CMS Clarifies Guidelines For National Provider Identifier (NPI) Deadline Implementation
    (CMS Message 2007-04-02)
(GEN) April 06, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (75KB)
Implementation of Revised Fee Schedule Amounts for New Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)
    (JSM07308)
(MOB) March 26, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (89KB)
New Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code List Effective April 2007
   
(GEN) March 22, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (65KB)
Attention - DME MAC Suppliers serving New York beneficiaries (GEN) March 15, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (75KB)
Important Medicare Notice Regarding the Revised Form CMS-1500 (GEN) March 15, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (80KB)
CMS Requests Public Comment on the Revised Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
    (CMS Message 200702-26)
(GEN) March 01, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (81KB)
DME MAC MSP Transition and Dark Days (GEN) January 04, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (67KB)
Annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (GEN) January 04, 2007 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (70KB)
Implementation of Revised Fee Schedule Amounts for New Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)
    (JSM07168)
(MOB) December 28, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (73KB)
NPI: Get It. Share It. Use It.
    (CMS Message 20061-19)
(GEN) December 21, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (95KB)
Implementation of Revised Fee Schedule Amounts for New Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)
    (JSM07145)
(MOB) December 14, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (75KB)
Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference (ACT) December 2006 (GEN) December 01, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (84KB)
Implementation of Revised Fee Schedule Amounts for New Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)
    (JSM07074)
(MOB) November 22, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (83KB)
Fee Schedule Amounts for codes K0813 thru K0864 have been Refined
    (JSM07064)
(MOB) November 14, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (76KB)
CMS Announces New Qualified Independent Contract (QIC)
    (JSM07037)
(GEN) November 06, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (74KB)
VPIQ Transition
   
(GEN) November 02, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (329KB)
Communications Infrastructure Testing
    (CR 5336)
(GEN) October 26, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (62KB)
NPI News Update
    (CMS Message 200610-23)
(GEN) October 26, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (80KB)
Web Site Satisfaction Survey (GEN) October 12, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (58KB)
PMD Fee Schedule Ceiling Amounts are Now Available
    (CMS Message 200610-02)
(MOB) October 06, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (63KB)
Important NPI Update: Get It. Share It. Use It.
    (JSM 06701)
(GEN) September 29, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (70KB)
Important Changes to NPI Implementation
   
(GEN) September 28, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (83KB)
IVR Update (GEN) September 28, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (80KB)
Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference (ACT) (GEN) September 28, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (73KB)
Medicare Secondary Payer Edit M384
   
(GEN) September 21, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (72KB)
Implementation of New Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes and Fee Schedule Amounts for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)
    (JSM06688)
(MOB) September 21, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (87KB)
DMERC Region D System Dark Day - September 29, 2006 (GEN) September 21, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (63KB)
Crossover Claims for Medicaids that Did Not Yet Transition to COBA (GEN) July 17, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (64KB)
Reminder to Enumerate (GEN) June 02, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (65KB)
CMS Mailing Lists Fact Sheet (GEN) April 20, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (63KB)
New Information for All Medicare Participating Providers in Pennsylvania (GEN) April 13, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (68KB)
Revised Health Insurance Claim Form CMS-1500 (GEN) April 05, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (78KB)
New and Improved CMS Web Site (GEN) January 31, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (77KB)
HealthNow New York Inc. DMERC A Operations Cessation (GEN) January 26, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (68KB)
CMS Makes First Awards to Medicare Administrative Contractors (GEN) January 10, 2006 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (74KB)
Fee Schedule Amounts for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment
    Revised 04-15-2005
(OXY) April 12, 2005 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (67KB)
Medicare Part B Enrollment for TRICARE-Eligible Beneficiaries (GEN) January 14, 2005 Adobe Acrobat Document - Click Here for Download Instructions (79KB)

 

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