CMS MLN Connects™ Weekly Provider eNews

The MLN Connects™ Provider eNews contains important news, announcements, and updates for health care professionals. Thursday, August 28, 2014

View the MLN Connects™ Provider eNews                                                                     View this edition as a PDF In This Edition: MLN Connects™ National Provider Calls PQRS: How to Avoid 2016 Negative Payment Adjustments for CMS Medicare Quality Reporting Programs — Register Now Overview of the 2013 Quality and Resource Use Reports — Registration Opening Soon New MLN Connects™ National Provider Call Video Slideshow, Audio Recording, and Transcript Announcements NIST EHR Randomizer Tool: Provider User Guide Available Review New FAQs for the EHR Incentive Programs Claims, Pricers, and Codes Update to Preventive Services Paid Based on the RHC or FQHC All-inclusive Rate Adjustment of Some Home Health Claims FY 2014 HH PPS PC Pricer Updated MLN Educational Products “International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) Testing - Acknowledgement Testing with Providers” MLN Matters® Article — Released “ICD-10-CM/PCS Billing and Payment Frequently Asked Questions” Fact Sheet — Revised “ICD-10-CM/PCS Myths and Facts” Fact Sheet — Revised “ICD-10-CM Classification Enhancements” Fact Sheet — Revised “General Equivalence Mappings Frequently Asked Questions” Booklet — Revised “New Physician Specialty Code for Interventional Cardiology” MLN Matters® Article — Released “Scenarios and Coding Instructions for Submitting Requests to Reopen Claims that are Beyond the Claim Filing Timeframes – Companion Information to MM8581:  Automation of the Request for Reopening Claims Process” MLN Matters® Article — Released “Fingerprint-based Background Check Begins August 6, 2014” MLN Matters® Article — Released “Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT): Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Certifications and Recertifications” MLN Matters® Article — Released “MLN Suite of Products & Resources for Rural Health Providers” Educational Tool — Revised New MLN Educational Web Guides Fast Fact MLN Products Available in Electronic Publication Format Is the eNews meeting your needs? Give us your feedback!

CMS MLN Connects™ Weekly Provider eNews

The MLN Connects™ Provider eNews contains important news, announcements, and updates for health care professionals. Thursday, August 21, 2014 View the MLN Connects™ Provider eNews                                                                 View this edition as a PDF In This Edition: MLN Connects™ National Provider Calls PQRS: How to Avoid 2016 Negative Payment Adjustments for CMS Medicare Quality Reporting Programs — Registration Now Open New MLN Connects™ Video Slideshow CMS Events Road to 10 Webcast Series PQRS Measure-Applicability Validation Course Available Online Announcements Open Payments System Reopens, Extends Physician Registration and Review Period FY 2015 Hospice Reporting Cycle Data Analysis Available EHR Incentive Program: 2014 CQM Electronic Reporting Guides Correction to August 7 Article: LTCH Quality Reporting Program FY 2016 Second Quarter Submission Deadline is August 15 Claims, Pricers, and Codes Update to the CWF Qualifying Stay Edit C7123 for Inpatient SNF and SB Claims FY 2014 HH PPS PC Pricer Updated MLN Educational Products “Medicaid Compliance and Your Dental Practice” Fact Sheet — Released “ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Code Sets” Educational Tool — Released “ICD-10-CM/PCS The Next Generation of Coding” Fact Sheet — Revised MLN Products Available In Electronic Publication Format Is the eNews meeting your needs? Give us your feedback!

Administrative Simplification News: Report Highlights Cost Savings

New Report Shows Value of Streamlining Administrative Transactions The goal of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrative Simplification initiatives is to standardize certain transactions in order to lower costs, increase efficiency and accuracy, and reduce the clerical burden on providers. A new report, the 2013 U.S. Healthcare Efficiency Index, which tracks data from health care transactions, shows the potential of Administrative Simplification to achieve this goal and realize savings across the health care industry. 2013 Index Results The study shows that in many cases, switching to electronic processes for health care administrative transactions presents an opportunity to greatly reduce costs: For electronic eligibility and claim verification, estimates indicate that providers could save more than $3 per transaction. For electronic funds transfer and remittance advice, the 2013 Index estimates that providers can save $1.50 per transaction. Other notable results include an estimated 91 percent adoption rate for electronic claim submission, the highest of all transactions included in the report. With electronic funds transfer adoption continuing to grow, more and more providers will see a reduction in costs. The 2013 Index includes data from health plans covering 100 million patients, as well as over one billion claims and three billion transactions, making it a robust indicator of trends in health care administration. CMS Administrative Simplification CMS eHealth University offers a number of resources to help you reduce costs and improve efficiency, including a video overview that can help you understand Administrative Simplification operating rules. Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has sent this update. To contact Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) go to our contact us page.

ICD-10 News: CMS Releases ICD-10 Clinical Documentation and Coding Webcast

News Updates | August 19, 2014
CMS Releases ICD-10 Clinical Documentation and Coding Webcast The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a new webcast with information on clinical documentation and coding from the “Road to 10” tool, which was designed to help small physician practices transition to ICD-10. Accessible through the “Road to 10” link on the CMS website, the webcast discusses how transitioning to ICD-10 will impact documentation and coding in small physician practices. This is the third webcast in the new “Road to 10” series. Three more webcasts will follow—all aimed at helping providers get ready for ICD-10 by theOctober 1, 2015, compliance date. Go to the CMS ICD-10 website to get started on the “Road to 10” today. Keep Up to Date on ICD-10Visit the CMS ICD-10 website for the latest news and resources to help you prepare. Sign up for CMS ICD-10 Industry Email Updates and follow us on Twitter.
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ICD-10 News: CMS Launches Road to 10 Webcast Series

News Updates | August 14, 2014
CMS Launches Road to 10 Webcast Series The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a new webcast introducing the “Road to 10” tool. Accessible through the “Road to 10” link on the CMS website, the webcast covers the history of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the benefits of ICD-10. This is the first in the new “Road to 10” webcast series. Five more webcasts will follow—all aimed at helping small practices get ready for ICD-10 by the October 1, 2015, compliance date.  Also available now is a brief video introduction to the “Road to 10” tool. Developed in collaboration with physicians, the “Road to 10” tool offers: Clinical documentation tips Coding concepts Clinical scenarios Training calendar Go to the CMS ICD-10 website to get started on the “Road to 10” today. Keep Up to Date on ICD-10 Visit the CMS ICD-10 website for the latest news and resources to help you prepare. Sign up for CMS ICD-10 Industry Email Updates and follow us on Twitter.
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ICD-10 News: CMS Releases ICD-10 Training and Preparation Webcast

News Updates | August 15, 2014
CMS Releases ICD-10 Training and Preparation Webcast The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a new webcast with information on ICD-10 training and preparation from the “Road to 10” tool. Accessible through the “Road to 10” link on the CMS website, the webcast discusses key elements to include in your training plan. This is the second webcast in the new “Road to 10” series. Four more webcasts will follow—all aimed at helping small physician practices get ready for ICD-10 by the October 1, 2015, compliance date.  Go to the CMS ICD-10 website to get started on the “Road to 10” today. Keep Up to Date on ICD-10 Visit the CMS ICD-10 website for the latest news and resources to help you prepare. Sign up for CMS ICD-10 Industry Email Updates and follow us on Twitter.
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CMS MLN Connects™ Weekly Provider eNews

The MLN Connects™ Provider eNews contains important news, announcements, and updates for health care professionals. Thursday, August 14, 2014

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about recent changes to the eNews. Based on your input, you will now have the option to read and share the eNews via PDF, as well as the continued flexibility to read and copyeNews content posted directly to the CMS website.  Please continue to share your feedback with us!                                           MLN Connects™ Provider eNews for August 14, 2014                                                                   View this edition as a PDF In This Edition: MLN Connects™ National Provider Calls National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes: Improved Care Transitions —Last Chance to Register Announcements PQRS Measure-Applicability Validation (MAV) Course Available Online Visit the eCQM Library Page to Review the Combined 2015 CMS QRDA Implementation Guide PV-PQRS Registration Open Until September 30 Claims, Pricers, and Codes FY 2014 Inpatient PPS Pricer Updated FY 2014 Inpatient PPS PC Pricer Updated MLN Educational Products MLN Suites of Products & Resources for Selected Audiences: Educators and Students, Billers and Coders, Inpatient Hospitals, Compliance Officers “Medicare Demonstration Allows for Prior Authorization for Certain Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)” MLN Matters® Article – Revised “Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Demonstration - Implementation” MLN Matters® Article – Released “Extension of Provider Enrollment Moratoria for Home Health Agencies and Part B Ambulance Suppliers” MLN Matters® Article – Released “DMEPOS Quality Standards” Booklet – Revised “The Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS): Information for Pharmacies” Fact Sheet – Revised “Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Services” Fact Sheet – Revised "Medicare Fraud & Abuse: Prevention, Detection, and Reporting" Fact Sheet – Revised New Continuing Education Association Now Accepting MLN Web-Based Training Courses MLN Product Available In Electronic Publication Format Is the eNews meeting your needs? Give us your feedback!