A September 2011 “Medicare Claim Submission Guidelines” fact sheet is now available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website.
This Medicare Learning Network® (MLN) fact sheet offers providers and suppliers up-to-date guidance on how to:
- Apply for a national provider identifier (NPI) and enroll in the Medicare program
- File Medicare claims
- Opt out of Medicare and arrange private contracts with Medicare beneficiaries
Download the fact sheet to refresh your memory or to learn new factoids, such as:
Did you know: Chiropractors may not opt out of Medicare and provide services under private contract? This is because the opt-out law does not include chiropractors in the definition of “physician.” The same holds true for physical and occupational therapists.
October 14th, 2011
A new fact sheet posted Oct. 22 on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) MLN General Information website provides helpful information for physicians and other practioners who provide items to Medicare patients who are affected by the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program.
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October 29th, 2010