National Government Services (Medicare)

Did you know World Hepatitis Day is July 28th? Medicare covers Hepatitis B & C screenings as well as the Hepatitis B shot and administration. Read all about Medicare’s coverage requirements and recommend screenings to those in need. https://lnkd.in/eryZXHFb

We are excited to announce another fantastic feature coming soon to Medicare University! We are currently in the process of revamping our courses to give them a fresh, modern look. Anticipate a cleaner, more updated layout and new methods for accessing information, including engaging video content. Stay tuned for the exciting updates! #NGSMedicareUniversity

Do you have patients who use tobacco? Are they aware of all the adverse health effects outside of the more commonly known lung cancer? Now is the time to educate them before other conditions appear. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Counsel your patients today!

Listen to our Newest Navigating Medicare: Home Health and Hospice Insights for Providers Podcast Episode – Episode 24: "Tackling Common Hospice Billing Questions" Erin and Christa get together to discuss some of the recent and commonly asked billing questions from our hospice providers. We discuss how to bill properly during a hospice transfer, what to do if the beneficiary is assigned a new MBI, and more! Click the links below and listen to the episode! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/etmqTKEc Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gGY-BTB2

Outpatient Institutional Providers Reimbursed Under MPFS: When to Split Claims for Updated Rates If you have monthly outpatient and/or inpatient ancillary claims with dates of service (DOS) 3/1/24 – 3/31/24, you may take the following steps to ensure correct payment. Splitting the March 2024 monthly claim allows application of the most current Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) rates applicable per DOS. • For processed claims in PB9997 with DOS 3/1/24 – 3/31/24 you can submit an adjustment (XX7 type of bill) to the paid claim to change the claim’s FROM date to 3/8/24 or earlier (as applicable) and update the charges accordingly. • Once the adjustment processes and finalizes (PB9997), a claim for DOS 3/9/24 – 3/31/24 (or as applicable) with the appropriate charges can be submitted. • For claims not yet submitted, you should submit one claim for DOS 3/1/24 (or as applicable) - 3/8/24 and a second claim for DOS 3/9/24 - 3/31/24 (or other dates in March as applicable). It is important to note that you should not appeal these claims, as the Appeals department cannot change the MPFS rate on the processed claim. The claim must be split as outlined above if you wish to receive the MPFS rate that became effective on 3/9/2024. In addition, NGS will not be initiating mass adjustments to correct these claims, therefore you should review your March 2024 claims that may be impacted by the MPFS rate change and take the appropriate action(s) as listed above. Resource: MLN Connects Weekly Edition 6/20/2024 https://lnkd.in/edbuTxcb

We are excited to announce another fantastic feature of the updated Medicare University. In addition to faster course credits and organizing courses by line of business, the new Medicare University will have a more visual interface with image thumbnails, replacing the previous text-only course list. This will make it much easier for you to find and choose the courses you're interested in. This means that finding and completing relevant courses for your professional development will be easier than ever. #NGSMedicareUniversity

Eleanor Roosevelt once said “True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth, universal brotherhood and good will, and a constant striving toward the principles and ideals on which this country was founded.” Happy Independence Day from your friends at NGS!  

Listen to our Newest Navigating Medicare: Part A Insights for Providers Podcast Episode – Episode 11: “SNF Primary Diagnosis: Why Does it Matter?” Join Provider Outreach & Education Consultant Jeanine Gombos as she teams up with our Medical Review and Case Management team to discuss SNF primary diagnosis code reporting and why it matters. The discussion includes scenarios demonstrating the importance of accurate diagnosis codes and the transition of SNF payment models from RUG-IV to PDPM. Click the links below and listen to this episode and more! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/erFxYrYN Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ewVt2mEY

We are thrilled to announce another amazing feature of the updated Medicare University: our courses will soon be organized by line of business! Finding relevant learning has never been easier, as you will be able to effortlessly navigate through our courses to discover the training that directly applies to your specific area of practice. We're looking forward to enhancing your learning journey with our upcoming improvements. #MedicareUniversity

Advance Registration for the 2024 HHH MAC Collaborative Summit is now open! #2024HHHMACSummit Register now: https://lnkd.in/ebJcrkD4