Customer News
Updated Statement Regarding CMS’s Changes To Meaningful Use 2014
**UPDATE** On the surface, there seems to be reason for optimism regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), announced in a press release by CMS last week, which appears to delay the onset of Stage 2. But, as we at STI have reviewed the document, we see a few big questions that are unanswered.
Read MoreCMS and ONC propose changes to Meaningful Use timeline and requirements for 2014
** IMPORTANT ** STI is reviewing the proposed rule published on 5/20/2014 and will provide an update by Tuesday, 5/27/2014. We ask for your patience as we want to be sure that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has clearly communicated the details before we provide advice or answers to customer questions. We do recommend…
Read MoreTo-Do-List Upgrade Notification
We now have the capability of notifying our clients through Clinical and Practice Manager, when a new version of the ChartMaker Medical Suite is available. You will receive this notification on your “To-Do-List” in Clinical and Practice Manager.
Read MorePalmetto GBA Medicare (Railroad Medicare, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, & West Virginia)
Railroad Medicare Enrollment Form Palmetto GBA Medicare (Jurisdiction 11) has announced that as of June 1, 2014 they will no longer support dial-up connections to send and receive electronic Medicare claims files and retrieve reports and ERA files. Palmetto GBA Medicare includes Railroad Medicare, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Note: If you…
Read MoreAttention Providers Submitting Palmetto GBA Medicare Electronic Claims (Railroad Medicare, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia)
Railroad Medicare – DIAL-UP Termination as of June 1, 2014 If you connect to Palmetto GBA EDI for Medicare using dial-up modem, it is imperative that you give attention to the following information.
Read MoreWashington Delays ICD-10
On April 1, 2014, President Obama signed into law, Bill HR4302, which among other things delays ICD-10 implementation until October 1, 2015.
Read MoreMigration from Emdeon to IBC Claim Submission
Once your office has enrolled for a new Trading Partner Number from Highmark EDI – IBC, the following must be done to continue the migration for IBC claim submission:
Read MoreICD-10 delay becomes a reality
4/2/2014: The bill that would delay ICD-10 for, minimally, one year was signed into law. ICD-10 cannot be implemented by CMS until sometime on or after October 1, 2015. Mixed opinions are sure to follow as a new start date has not been established.
Read MoreNew Paper Billing – is yours printing correctly?
Print out your hcfa – check the paper. Three items to notice: 1. If an X is printing in box #8, you are still on the old format (and claims after April 1st WILL NOT be paid even if on the new paper itself) – please follow instructions to convert to the new format.
Read MoreMigration from Emdeon to IBC claim submission – IBC Enrollment Instructions
Click the following link to download instructions for enrolling with IBC: Independence Blue Cross EDI Enrollment.
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