Updates from the Medicare Learning Network ®
§ "The Guide to Medicare Preventive Services: Errata Sheet to the Fourth Edition" Fact Sheet Released § "Guidelines for Teaching Physicians, Interns, and Residents" Fact Sheet Revised § "Swing Bed Services" Fact Sheet Revised § "Additional Provider and Supplier Enrollment Requirements for Fixed-Wing and Helicopter Air Ambulance Operators" MLN Matters Article Revised § Medicare Learning Network is Looking for Physician Volunteers to Pilot Test Continuing Education Activities >From the MLN: "The Guide to Medicare Preventive Services: Errata Sheet to the >Fourth Edition" Fact Sheet Released "The Guide to Medicare Preventive Services: Errata Sheet to the Fourth Edition<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/MPS_Guide_errata_factsheet_ICN907802.pdf>" Fact Sheet (ICN 907802) has been released and is available in downloadable format. This errata sheet reflects the changes to "The Guide to Medicare Preventive Services," and includes updates such as information on newly-covered benefits, updated codes, and resources. >From the MLN: "Guidelines for Teaching Physicians, Interns, and Residents" >Fact Sheet Revised The "Guidelines for Teaching Physicians, Interns, and Residents<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/gdelinesteachgresfctsht.pdf>" fact sheet (ICN 006347) has been revised and is now available in downloadable format. It includes information about payment for physician services in teaching settings, general documentation guidelines, and evaluation and management documentation guidelines. >From the MLN: "Swing Bed Services" Fact Sheet Revised The "Swing Bed Services<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/SwingBedFactsheet.pdf>" fact sheet (ICN 006951) has been revised and is now available in downloadable format. It includes information on background, requirements that apply to hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals, and swing bed services payments. >From the MLN: "Additional Provider and Supplier Enrollment Requirements for >Fixed-Wing and Helicopter Air Ambulance Operators" MLN Matters Article Revised MLN Matters Article #MM7363, "Additional Provider and Supplier Enrollment Requirements for Fixed-Wing and Helicopter Air Ambulance Operators<http://www.cms.gov/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/MM7363.pdf>," has been revised is now available in downloadable format. This article is designed to provide education on the enrollment requirements for fixed-wing and helicopter air ambulance operators, as outlined in Change Request (CR) 7363. It includes information from the final rule that was published on Mon Nov 29, 2010. The article was revised to provide additional clarification on the licensure and certification requirements contained on the CMS-855B enrollment application. >From the MLN: Medicare Learning Network is Looking for Physician Volunteers >to Pilot Test Continuing Education Activities The Medicare Learning Network<http://www.cms.gov/MLNgeninfo/> offers official CMS information for Medicare Fee-For-Service providers, designed to help increase understanding of the Medicare program and stay current on program policy changes, and to provide the information needed to bill correctly. MLN pilot testers are unpaid volunteers whose feedback and comments help us to evaluate our activities and determine the average learning time for credit calculations. We appreciate the help of all our volunteers, as it helps us improve the educational materials we create to make Medicare easier to navigate for the provider community. To volunteer, email [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with "Pilot Test" in the subject line. ________________________________ Flu Season is Here! While seasonal flu outbreaks can happen as early as October, flu activity usually peaks in January. Remind your patients that annual vaccination is recommended for optimal protection. Medicare pays for the seasonal flu vaccine and its administration for seniors and others with Medicare with no co-pay or deductible. Healthcare workers, who may spread the flu to high risk patients, should get vaccinated too. Don't forget to immunize yourself and your staff. Protect your patients. Protect your family. Protect yourself. Get the Flu Vaccine-Not the Flu. Remember - The flu vaccine plus its administration are covered Part B benefits. CMS has posted the 2011-2012 seasonal flu vaccine payment limits at http://www.CMS.gov/McrPartBDrugAvgSalesPrice/10_VaccinesPricing.asp. Note that the flu vaccine is NOT a Part D-covered drug. 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