[10/11/11]
Posted on October 11, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Kendra Conover
After October 31, 2011, DMEPOS suppliers will no longer be permitted to use the 07/09 version of the CMS-855S application and will be required to utilize the updated 07/11 version. The 07/11 version is available and may be used for submissions now. The newest version of the application has been updated to capture additional... READ MORE
Tags: 855S, conover, dmepos, enrollment, long term care, Medicare, selby
[08/13/11]
Posted on August 13, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
Earlier this week, we highlighted the implementation by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of enrollment revalidations and screening categories, and which categories CMS places certain long-term care providers. It is important for providers and suppliers to understand what each screening category (limited, moderate, or high) entails and be aware of any events... READ MORE
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[08/11/11]
Posted on August 11, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Selby, Todd J.
As an update to the previous post on the revalidation enrollment procedures it is important for hospices, home health agencies, and DMEPOS to know what level of screening they will receive from the Medicare Administrative Contractor (“MAC”). In some instances these providers and suppliers will be screened at either a “high” or “moderate” level... READ MORE
Tags: 855, ACA, accountable care, billing, bufford, cms, deactivation, dme, dmepos, enrollment, hha, Home Health, home health agency, Hospice, jent, long term care, Medicaid/Medicare Enrollment and Regulatory Compliance, Medicare, payment, selby