Riverbend

Common Errors

Common Errors that Delay the Enrollment Process:

• All required sections on the CMS-855A applications are not completed and/or all questions are not answered.
  
• The application does not include the NPI or NPI notification letter. Providers must obtain an NPI before submitting a Medicare enrollment application. The NPI must be entered in the appropriate field on the application and the NPI notification letter must be attached.
  
• A provider fails to submit a newly signed certification page when submitting changes to the application.
  
• A provider submits a photocopied or faxed signature page. Signature pages must contain an original signature.
  
• An application is submitted to the incorrect Part A contractor.
  
• An applicant submits a CMS-855B application (for Part B) to a Part A contractor.
  
• The CMS-855A application is missing the date the facility started rendering services at that location.
  
• The CMS-855A, Section 6 does not include one managing employee in addition to listing all owners/directors/officers and/or partners. This section is also to be completed for any delegated officials listed on the application and the home office administrator.