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"The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Ratios for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 through FY 2009 for Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Hospitals, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), and Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs)" MLN Matters(r) Article -Released -MLN Matters(r) Special Edition Article #SE1225<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1225.pdf>, "The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Ratios for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 through FY 2009 for Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Hospitals, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), and Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs)," was released and is now available in downloadable format. This article is designed to provide education on how SSI ratio ratios are calculated for IPPS hospitals, IRFs, and LTCHs, as outlined in the April 28, 2010, CMS Ruling No. CMS-1498-R. It includes information about how providers can obtain data used to calculate their FY 2006 through FY 2009 SSI ratios and how Medicare contractors plan to settle the backlog of cost reports awaiting SSI ratios. "Reminder of Importance of Correct Place-of-Service Coding on Medicare Part B Claims" MLN Matters(r) Article - Released -MLN Matters(r) Special Edition Article #SE1226<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1226.pdf>, "Reminder of Importance of Correct Place-of-Service Coding on Medicare Part B Claims," was released and is now available in downloadable format. This article is designed to provide education on the importance of correctly coding the place-of-service on Medicare Part B claims. It includes information about what providers are required to do when identifying the place-of-service on Medicare claim forms. The article also provides a summary of the 2009 Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit that was conducted to determine whether physicians correctly coded place-of-service on a sample of Medicare Part B claims. "Publications for Medicare Beneficiaries" Fact Sheet Revised - The Publications for Medicare Beneficiaries<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/BenePubFS-ICN905183.pdf> Fact Sheet (ICN905183) has been revised and is now available in downloadable format. This fact sheet is designed to provide education on the variety of beneficiary-related publications available to assist providers in answering patients' questions. It includes a list of products with information you can print out and provide to your Medicare beneficiaries. "Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners: Protecting Your Privacy - Protecting Your Medicare Enrollment Record" Fact Sheet - Revised - The Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners: Protecting Your Privacy - Protecting Your Medicare Enrollment Record<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/MedEnrollPrivacy_Factsheet_ICN903765.pdf> Fact Sheet (ICN 903765) has been revised and is now available in downloadable format. This fact sheet is designed to provide education on how to ensure Medicare enrollment records are up-to-date and secure. It includes information on the actions physicians and non-physician practitioners should take to protect their Medicare enrollment information. "Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) Contact Information" Fact Sheet - Revised - The Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) Contact Information<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/MedEnroll_PECOS_Contact_FactSheet_ICN903766.pdf> Fact Sheet (ICN 903766) has been revised and is now available in downloadable format. This fact sheet is designed to provide contact information for technical assistance with Internet-based PECOS. It includes a list of contacts and other resources. "Quick Reference Information: Medicare Immunization Billing" Educational Tool - Revised - The Quick Reference Information: Medicare Immunization Billing <http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/qr_immun_bill.pdf> Educational Tool was revised and is now available in downloadable and hard copy format. This educational tool is designed to provide education on Medicare-covered preventive immunizations. It includes coverage, coding and billing information on the influenza, pneumococcal and Hepatitis B vaccines and their administration. To access a new or revised product available for order in hard copy format, go to MLN Products<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts> and click on "MLN Product Ordering Page" under "Related Links" at the bottom of the web page. "Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse" Booklet - New - The Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/Reduce-Alcohol-Misuse-ICN907798.pdf> Booklet (ICN 907798) was released and is now available in downloadable format. This brochure is designed to provide education on screening and behavioral counseling interventions in primary care to reduce alcohol abuse. It includes information about risky/hazardous and harmful drinking. "MLN Guided Pathways to Medicare Resources" - Revised - The MLN Guided Pathways to Medicare Resources<http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNEdWebGuide/Guided_Pathways.html> have been revised and are now available in downloadable format. The MLN Guided Pathways curricula contain brief descriptions and links to many CMS resources. These products are designed to allow users to quickly and easily scan or search the resources and click on topics of interest. 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