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Only 90 Days Left Until Full 5010 Implementation - Important Information for Medicare Fee-For-Service Providers Version 5010 Testing Week Shows Promising Version 5010 Testing Results The CMS Version 5010 team held its second National Testing event the week of Monday, August 22, 2011 to Friday, August 26, 2011. During National Testing Week, 1252 Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) trading partners conducted testing with the Medicare Administrative Contractors using the Version 5010 format that all covered entities are required to use beginning Sunday, January 1, 2012. Results These 1252 trading partners submitted a total of 67,782 test files and no significant error scenarios were reported. Additionally, 74 trading partners responded to a follow-up survey about National Testing Week that found that: * 45% of those surveyed responded that they were testing the 837I with Medicare; * 72% responded they were testing the 837P with Medicare; * 43% responded they were testing the 835 with Medicare; * 24% responded they were testing the 276/277 with Medicare; and * 54% responded they were exchanging test files with payers other than Medicare. Additional results show that transition to production is progressing. Twenty-six percent of trading partners stated they were currently in production status, with an additional 42% stating that they expect to be in production status within the next month. Most respondents (72%) stated that they were able to receive and process a 277CA while testing. More Information Medicare FFS providers should take advantage of the many resources we have provided on the 5010-dedicated website at http://www.CMS.gov/Versions5010andD0<http://www.CMS.gov/Versions5010andD0/>. 5010/D.0 Implementation Items The HIPAA 5010 compliance date is fast approaching. There are only 90 days left until full implementation on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Don't wait! Contact your local Medicare Administrative Contractor and 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 Sunday, January 1 - the date when only 5010 transactions will be accepted. Reminder - Saturday, 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 § Wednesday, October 5 - MAC-Hosted Outreach and Education Session - Last Push for Implementation § Monday, October 24, 2011 through Thursday, October 27, 2011 - WEDI 2011 Fall Conference<http://www.wedi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=11927000002B1> - (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.) Upcoming Events § Wednesday, November 9 - CMS-hosted 5010 National Provider Call - HIPAA 5010 Status Update § Wednesday, December 7 - CMS-hosted 5010 National Provider Call - Question & Answer Session § Saturday, December 31 - End of the transition year; beginning of 5010 production environment Past Events § For a complete list of past 5010 National Provider Calls, please visit the 5010 National Provider Calls section of our Versions 5010 & D.0 website<http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/V50/list.asp#TopOfPage>. --------------------------------------------------------- 2011-2012 Influenza Vaccine Prices Are Now Available 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. 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