>From the MLN: "Health Professional Shortage Area Bonus Payment Policy >Reminders" MLN Matters Article Released - A new MLN Matters(r) Special Edition >Article #SE1202<http://www.cms.gov/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1202.pdf>, >"Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment Policy Reminders," has >been released in downloadable format. This article is designed to provide >education on the HPSA Bonus Payment Program, and provides information about >the program and resources that providers can use to determine whether they are >eligible to receive the bonus payment.
>From the MLN: New "Medicare Coverage of Radiology and Other Diagnostic >Services" Fact Sheet Released - A new "Medicare Coverage of Radiology and >Other Diagnostic >Services<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/Radiology_FactSheet_ICN907164.pdf>" > fact sheet (ICN 907164) has been released in downloadable format. This fact >sheet is designed to provide education on Medicare coverage and billing >information for radiology and other diagnostic services, and includes specific >information concerning billing and coding requirements and an overview of >coverage guidelines. >From the MLN: New Fast Fact on MLN Provider Compliance Webpage - A new fast >fact is now available on the MLN Provider >Compliance<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/45_ProviderCompliance.asp> webpage. >This page provides the latest educational products designed to help Medicare >Fee-For-Service providers understand - and avoid - common billing errors and >other improper activities. Please bookmark this page and check back often as >a new fast fact is added each month! >From the MLN: "Acute Care Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System" Fact >Sheet Revised - The "Acute Care Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment >System<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/AcutePaymtSysfctsht.pdf>" fact >sheet (ICN 006815) has been revised and is available in downloadable format. >This fact sheet includes information on payment background, the basis for the >Acute Care Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System payment, payment >rates, and how payment rates are set. >From the MLN: "Items and Services That Are Not Covered Under the Medicare >Program" Booklet and "Medicare Claim Submission Guidelines" Fact Sheet Now >Available in Hardcopy - The "Items and Services That Are Not Covered Under the >Medicare Program" booklet (ICN 906765), available now in hardcopy, includes >information about the four categories of items and services that are not >covered under the Medicare program and applicable exceptions to exclusions and >the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage. The "Medicare Claim Submission Guidelines" fact sheet (ICN 906764), available now in hardcopy as well, includes information about applying for a National Provider Identifier and enrolling in the Medicare program, filing Medicare claims, and private contracts with Medicare beneficiaries. >From the MLN: "Medicare Claim Review Programs" Booklet Revised - The revised >"Medicare Claim Review Programs: MR, NCCI Edits, MUEs, CERT, and >RAC<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/MCRP_Booklet.pdf>" booklet (ICN >006973) is designed to provide education on the different CMS claim review >programs and assist providers in reducing payment errors, including, in >particular, coverage and coding errors. It includes frequently asked >questions, resources, and an overview of the various programs, including >Medical Review, Recovery Audit Contractor, and the Comprehensive Error Rate >Testing Program. >From the MLN: "Substance (Other Than Tobacco) Abuse Structured Assessment and >Brief Intervention (SBIRT)" Fact Sheet Revised - This revised "Substance >(Other Than Tobacco) Abuse Structured Assessment and Brief Intervention >(SBIRT)<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/SBIRT_Factsheet_ICN904084.pdf>" > fact sheet (ICN 904084) is designed to provide education on SBIRT, an early >intervention approach that targets those with nondependent substance use to >provide effective strategies for intervention prior to the need for more >extensive or specialized treatment. >From the MLN: "Non-Specific Procedure Code Description Requirement for HIPAA >Version 5010 Claims" MLN Matters Article Released - The new "Non-Specific >Procedure Code Description Requirement for HIPAA Version 5010 >Claims<http://www.cms.gov/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1138.pdf>" MLN >Matters Special Edition Article (#SE1138) is designed to provide education on >the requirements for non-specific procedure codes for HIPAA 5010 claims, as >established in Change Request 7392. It includes guidance to help providers >comply with the requirements and submit HIPPA-compliant claims for all >non-specific procedure codes. To access a new or revised product available for order in hardcopy format, visit http://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts and click on "MLN Product Ordering Page" under "Related Links Inside CMS" at the bottom of the page. >From the MLN: Provider Exhibit Program - Reminder -Mark your calendars! The >Medicare Learning Network will be exhibiting at the following healthcare >provider conferences in the coming weeks: * American College of Preventive Medicine 2012 Wednesday, February 22, 2012 through Saturday, February 25, 2012 Buena Vista Palace; Orlando, FL Booth #11 * American Medical Group Association (AMGA) 2012 Annual Conference Wednesday, March 7, 2012 through Saturday, March 10, 2012 Manchester Grand Hyatt; San Diego, CA * American Medical Student Association Thursday, March 8, 2012 through Sunday, March 11, 2012 Hyatt Regency Houston; Houston, TX Booth #12 * American College of Cardiology (ACC.12) 61st Annual Scientific Session & Expo Saturday, March 24, 2012 through Monday, March 26, 2012 Chicago, IL * National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Thursday, March 29, 2012 through Saturday, March 31, 2012 National Harbor, MD Please make a note of these dates and locations and add them to your calendar! 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