Updates from the Medicare Learning Network® · "eRx Incentive Program 2011 Updates" MLN Matters Article Released
· "Important Reminders about Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Requirements" MLN Matters Article Released · New Podcasts Released on Avoiding Medicare Billing Errors · "Preventive Immunizations" Brochure Updated · "Rehabilitation Therapy Information Resource for Medicare" Fact Sheet Revised >From the MLN: "eRx Incentive Program 2011 Updates" MLN Matters Article >Released MLN Matters® Special Edition Article #SE1120 - titled "Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program 2011 Updates" - which provides updated information about changes to the eRx Incentive Program for 2011, is now available at http://www.CMS.gov/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1120.pdf. Eligible professionals may begin reporting the electronic prescribing measure at any time throughout the 2011 program year (Sat Jan 1 through Sat Dec 31, 2011) to be incentive eligible. This article is informational in nature and supports existing policy. >From the MLN: "Important Reminders about Advanced Diagnostic Imaging >Accreditation Requirements" MLN Matters Article Released MLN Matters® Special Edition Article #SE1122 - titled "Important Reminders about Advanced Diagnostic Imaging (ADI) Accreditation Requirements" - which provides guidance in meeting the accreditation requirements established in Section 135(a) of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) for physicians, non-physician practitioners, and Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTF) who are suppliers of imaging services and submitting claims for the Technical Component (TC) of Advanced Diagnostic Imaging (ADI) procedures. This accreditation requirement is mandatory as of Sun Jan 1, 2012. The article is now available at http://www.cms.gov/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1122.pdf; it is informational in nature and supports existing policy. >From the MLN: New Podcasts Released on Avoiding Medicare Billing Errors The Medicare Learning Network® has released the next in a series of podcasts designed to provide education to Fee-For-Service providers on how to avoid common billing errors and other improper activities when dealing with the Medicare Program: § "Power Mobility Device Face-to-Face Examination Checklist<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/MLM/itemdetail.asp?itemID=CMS1249043>" discusses the documentation requirements for the face-to-face examination that occurs before ordering a power mobility device for Medicare beneficiaries. § "Oxygen Therapy Supplies: Complying with Documentation & Coverage Requirements<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/MLM/itemdetail.asp?itemID=CMS1249044>" discusses the documentation and coverage requirements needed to submit Medicare claims for oxygen therapy supplies. To download these and other MLN podcasts, please visit the MLN Multimedia webpage<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/MLM/list.asp> and select the topic of the podcast. Also visit the MLN Provider Compliance<http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/45_ProviderCompliance.asp> webpage, which contains educational FFS provider materials to help providers understand - and avoid - common billing errors and other improper activities identified through claim review programs. >From the MLN: "Preventive Immunizations" Brochure Updated The "Preventive Immunizations" brochure - which is designed to provide education on Medicare's Influenza Vaccine, Pneumococcal Vaccine, and Hepatitis B Vaccine benefits - has been updated and is now available in downloadable format, free of charge. To view, download, or print the brochure, please visit http://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/adult_immunization.pdf. This brochure will also be made available in print at a later date. >From the MLN: "Rehabilitation Therapy Information Resource for Medicare" Fact >Sheet Revised The "Rehabilitation Therapy Information Resource for Medicare" fact sheet has been revised and is now available in downloadable format from the Medicare Learning Network® at http://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/Rehab_Therapy_Fact_Sheet.pdf. This fact sheet is designed to provide education on rehabilitation therapy services and includes information on coverage requirements, billing and payment information, and a list of contacts and resources. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: If you have problems accessing any hyperlink in this message, please copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser. 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