Important Information for Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) Providers Only 100 Days Left Until Full 5010 Implementation
[cid:[email protected]]<http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/30_CMS_Communications.asp> The HIPAA 5010 compliance date is fast-approaching. There are only 100 days left until full implementation on Jan 1, 2012. As of January 1, 2012, Version 5010 will be required for all HIPAA standard transactions. This means: * Beginning Jan 1, 2012 HIPAA Version 4010A1 will no longer be accepted by Medicare. * All trading partners must operate in HIPAA Version 5010. It is essential to begin the transition now to prevent a disruption to your claims processing and cash flow. If you have not done so already, CMS strongly encourages you to begin exchanging Version 5010 transactions with your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) NOW to ensure compliance with the January 1, 2012 impact date. As a reminder, CMS offers free billing software that is Version 5010 compliant. Please contact your MAC, FI or Carrier to obtain the latest Version of PC-Ace Pro32. CMS also provides the Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) software to view and print compliant HIPAA 5010 - 835 remittance advices. Please visit http://www.cms.gov/AccesstoDataApplication/02_MedicareRemitEasyPrint.asp to view this software. More information: Medicare FFS providers should take advantage of the many resources we have provided on the 5010 dedicated website located at https://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/ Don't wait! TEST NOW to avoid possible delays in payment due to the end-of-year rush in 5010 testing. Testing now will allow time for any needed corrections prior to Jan 1, 2012 - the date when only 5010 transactions will be accepted. 5010/D.0 IMPLEMENTATION ITEMS The HIPAA 5010 compliance date is fast-approaching. There are only 100 days left until full implementation on Sun Jan 1, 2012. Please contact your local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) and TEST NOW! REMINDER - January 1, 2011 marked the beginning of the 5010/D.0 transition year REMINDER - Versions 5010 & D.0 FAQs are Available<https://questions.cms.hhs.gov/app/answers/list/kw/5010> REMINDER - National Testing Day Message <http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/Downloads/5010_National_Testing_Day_Message.pdf> REMINDER - 5010/D.0 Errata requirements and testing schedule can be found here<http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/Downloads/Errata_Req_and_Testing.pdf> REMINDER - Contact your MAC for their testing schedule<http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/Downloads/Reminder-Contact_MAC.pdf> READINESS ASSESSMENT - Have you done the following to be ready for 5010/D.0?<http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/Downloads/Readiness_1.pdf> READINESS ASSESSMENT - What do you need to have in place to test with your MAC?<http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/Downloads/Readiness_2.pdf> READINESS ASSESSMENT - Do you know the implications of not being ready?<http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/Downloads/Readiness_5010.pdf> 5010/D.0 IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR CURRENT EVENTS: October 2011 5th MAC-Hosted Outreach and Education Session - Last Push for Implementation 24th - 27th WEDI 2011 Fall Conference<http://www.wedi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=11927000002B1>* UPCOMING EVENTS: November 2011 9th CMS-Hosted 5010 National Call - HIPAA 5010 Status Update December 2011 7th CMS-hosted 5010 National Call - Question & Answer Session 31st End of the transition year, and the beginning of 5010 production environment PAST EVENTS: For a complete list of past 5010 National Calls, please visit the 5010 National Calls section of our Versions 5010 & D.0 website<http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/V50/list.asp#TopOfPage>. * Information about events in which CMS Medicare FFS staff participates may be applicable to the healthcare industry at large, though the events are geared toward the Medicare FFS audience. ----------------------------------------------------------- Vaccinate Early to Protect Against the Flu /2011-2012 Influenza Vaccine Prices Are Now Available The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Remind your patients that annual vaccination is recommended for optimal protection. Medicare pays for the flu vaccine and its administration for seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries with no co-pay or deductible. Take advantage of each office visit and start protecting your patients as soon as your 2011-2012 seasonal flu vaccine arrives. And don't forget to immunize yourself and your staff. Get the Flu Vaccination - Not the Flu. Remember - Influenza vaccine plus its administration are covered Part B benefits. CMS has posted the 2011-2012 seasonal influenza vaccine payment limits at: http://www.CMS.gov/McrPartBDrugAvgSalesPrice/10_VaccinesPricing.asp Note that influenza vaccine is NOT a Part D-covered drug. For information about Medicare's coverage of the influenza vaccine and its administration, as well as related educational resources for healthcare professionals and their staff, visit http://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/35_PreventiveServices.asp. --------------------------------------------------------- Note: If you have problems accessing any hyperlink in this message, please copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser. If you know someone who would like to subscribe to a Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) provider listserv, go to (http://www.cms.gov/prospmedicarefeesvcpmtgen/downloads/Provider_Listservs.pdf). If you would like to unsubscribe from a specific provider listserv, please go to (https://list.nih.gov/cgi-bin/wa.exe?INDEX) to unsubscribe or to leave the appropriate listserv. Please DO NOT respond to this email. This email is a service of CMS and routed through an electronic mail server to communicate Medicare policy and operational changes and/or updates. 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