Independence Blue Cross Updates 12/22/2011 – 6/05/2013
06/05/2013: Attention Independence Blue Cross Submitters!!!
Novitas Medicare (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, & Pennsylvania): 05/09/2013
We have been notified that some of Novitas Medicare’s Electronic Remittance Advices (ERA) are not showing the PQRS remark code N365.
NGS Medicare Updates 2/21/2012 – 5/8/2013
05/08/2013: NGS Medicare PQRS Alert!!! We have been notified by National Government Services (NGS) Medicare (New York and Connecticut) that there is an issue with sending PQRS charges with zero dollar amounts ($0.00).
Sequestration – 2% Reduction for Medicare payments
As required by law, President Obama issued a sequestration order on 03/01/2013 requiring across-the-board reductions in Federal spending.
Preparing for Therapy Functional Reporting Implementation in CY 2013
For ALL Medicare Carriers: View the following presentation below for more on Therapy Function Reporting in 2013
Novitas Medicare Updates 1/09/2012 – 12/10/2012
The following lists the updates for Novitas Medicare for the year 2012
STI and NJ-HITEC Join Force To Provide Workflow Solutions for Gastroenterologists
STI Computer Services and NJ-HITEC Launch a new GI Specific Program to assist GI Practices to implement and achieve Meaningful Use of the ChartMaker Electronic Medical Record System to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide better patient care.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Updates 12/22/2011 -10/29/2012
10/29/2012: Attention Highmark Blue Shield/Independence Blue Cross Submitters!
New Medicare Quality Reporting for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC)
On October 1, 2012, ASCs will be required to start reporting quality data G-codes on 5 quality measures or face future (2014) Medicare payment reductions.
NHIC DME Medicare
09/13/2012: CEDI – DME Medicare CEDI – DME Medicare is implementing a new edit regarding the Receiver ID#/Payer ID#. The edit will become effective on 9/28/2012 at 3pm. Any other Receiver ID#/Payor ID# used except for those listed below will be rejected.