MLN Connects - February 7, 2019

MLN Connects® for Thursday, February 7, 2019

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News & Announcements

• New Medicare Card: Are You Using the MBI?
• Open Payments Registration
• Promoting Interoperability Programs: IPPS Final Rule Fact Sheet
• Promoting Interoperability Programs: Hospitals Submit Attestation Data by February 28
• SNF Provider Preview Reports: Review Your Data by March 4
• Nursing Home Compare Refresh
• QRDA III Implementation Guide Addendum
• DMEPOS: Strategies to Support Access for Dually Eligible Individuals
• February is American Heart Month

Provider Compliance

• DME Proof of Delivery Documentation Requirements

Claims, Pricers & Codes

• MIPS: Error in 2019 Payment Adjustment
• DMEPOS 2019 Fee Schedule File Revision for HCPCS Code L3761

Upcoming Events

• Home Health Patient-Driven Groupings Model Call - February 12
• Falls Prevention for Older Adults Webinar - February 13
• New Part D Opioid Overutilization Policies Call - February 14
• Quality Payment Program: Overview of APMs for Year 3 Webinar - February 21

Medicare Learning Network® Publications & Multimedia

• Functional Reporting Requirements and Therapy Provisions Update MLN Matters Article - New
• Organ Acquisition Charges Not Included in IPPS Payment MLN Matters Article - New
• RA Messaging: 20-Hour Weekly Minimum for PHP Services MLN Matters Article - New
• VA Inpatient Claims Exempt from POA Reporting MLN Matters Article - New
• ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files: April 2019 MLN Matters Article - New
• Coding and Billing Date of Service on Professional Claims MLN Matters Article - Revised
• CWF Provider Queries NPI and Submitter ID Verification MLN Matters Article - Revised
• LCDs MLN Matters Article - Revised
• Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System Booklet - Revised
• Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Booklet - Revised
• Medicare Enrollment for Providers Who Solely Order, Certify, or Prescribe Booklet - Reminder