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ListServ Messages 05/02/2008

Information from The CMS.

New:

MM5994 – April 2008 Update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System; Summary of Payment Policy Changes http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM5994.pdf

MM5971 – CR 5550 Clarification - Signature Requirements http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM5971.pdf

MM5999 – April 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM5999.pdf

SE0812 – Use of Professional Society Practice Parameters in Properly Providing Allergen Immunotherapy to Medicare Beneficiaries http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0812.pdf

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Important Information from RGBA: 

The remittance advices mailed Friday, April 25, 2008 should have included paid dates of 4/21, 4/23 and 4/25.  Due to a system issue, the remittance for 4/21/08 was not included in that mailing.  Instead, two remittances were printed and mailed for the paid date of 4/23/08. 

The 04/21/08 remittance advice will be mailed on Friday 05/02/08, with this week remittances. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you or your facility.  Please let us know if you have any questions. 

The following Webinars are available on the RGBA Website.  You may register at:
http://www.rgbagov.com/Education/Schedule-Events/Workshop-Registration/event.do

Hospital Chat

Description: One hour Question and Answer opportunity for Hospital providers with Provider Outreach and Education Staff

Time: 2:00 PM EST

Date: 2008-05-07

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Emergency Department Visits

Description: Discussion of ED visits and Medical Review criteria.

Time: 2:00 PM EST

Date: 2008-05-13

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Inpat Rehab Facilities

Description: Review of Inpat Rehab Facility billing

Time: 2:00 PM EST

Date: 2008-06-18

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3rd Qtr. 2008 Riverbend GBA Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference (ACT)!
Thursday, May 29, 2008, 2:00 PM EST. 
Toll Free call in number: 1-877-856-1962. 
There will be 100 call-in lines available!
Participants may dial in 15 minutes before the teleconference begins.
Please submit any questions that you would like answered on the call before May 22, 2008 to:

http://www.rgbagov.com/Education/Training/training.do

Local Coverage Determination (LCD) 22951 has been updated with a typographical correction.  Along with this update, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) were removed from the Appendices.
LCD-22951  Inpatient Rehabilitation: http://www.rgbagov.com/publications/lcd/lcd-files/22951.html
04-23-2008 FAQs removed from Appendices as link could not be restored. Advisory committee meeting notes updated regarding public open meetings.
Please call our service line at 1-877-296-6189 if you have any questions.

Local Coverage Determination (LCD) 22951 has been updated with a typographical correction.  Along with this update, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) were removed from the Appendices.LCD-22951  Inpatient Rehabilitation: 04-23-2008 FAQs removed from Appendices as link could not be restored. Advisory committee meeting notes updated regarding public open meetings.