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Monday, April 22, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:00 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:00 a.m.

Submitting Electronic Claims using PC-ACE

This course will review the PC-ACE program. Join us for a demonstration on how to submit your claim file via Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) or through the Novitasphere Portal. We will outline how to configure the software, claim entry, file preparation, view acknowledgement reports and 835 ERA files.

1.0

Monday, April 22, 2024

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Medicare Part B Updates - April 2024

This course is a review of the most recent Medicare updates and typically contains a wide variety of topics which include, but are not limited to, MAC initiatives, CMS initiatives, quarterly and annual updates, as well as preventative service reminders.

1.5

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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9:00 a.m.

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10:30 a.m.

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8:00 a.m.

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9:30 a.m.

StayConnected: Step 1 Verifying Beneficiary Benefit Eligibility

Stay connected with Part B Medicare billing by attending our Steps to Part B Claim Submission workshop series. This series simplifies billing Part B services into easy preparatory steps. During this webinar, we will review:

- Screening beneficiary Medicare benefit eligibility

- Verifying benefit periods

- Determining primary and secondary payers

- Utilizing resources to assist

1.5

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Start:

10:00 a.m.

End:

11:30 a.m.

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) Series: Requirements, Enrollment, Billing and Reimbursement Overview

This webinar is for Rural Health Clinic (RHC) providers. During this overview, we will outline RHC enrollment, reimbursement methods, billing requirements and review new updates.

1.5

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

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8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

StayConnected: Step 2 Submitting the Part B Claim

Stay connected with Part B Medicare billing by attending our Steps to Part B Claim Submission workshop series. This series simplifies billing Part B services into easy preparatory steps. During this webinar, we'll explore:

- Claim submission guidance

- Code selection best practices

- Medicare coverage determination

1.5

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Start:

10:00 a.m.

End:

11:30 a.m.

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) Series: Care Management and Telemedicine After the Public Health Emergency (PHE)

This webinar is for Rural Health Clinic (RHC) providers. During this overview, we will outline RHC billing requirements for Transitional Care Management (TCM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM), review Telemedicine services after the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and conduct a review of Credit Balance Reporting.

1.5

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

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8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

StayConnected: Step 3 Ensuring Billing Compliance

Stay connected with Part B Medicare billing by attending our Steps to Part B Claim Submission workshop series. This series simplifies billing Part B services into easy preparatory steps. During this webinar, we will review:

- National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)

- Procedure-to-Procedure Edits (PTP)

- Add-on Codes (AOCs)

- Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs)

1.5

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Start:

10:00 a.m.

End:

11:30 a.m.

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) Series: Billing Examples and Top Claim Submission Errors and Resolutions

This webinar is for Rural Health Clinic (RHC) providers. During this overview, we will During this overview, we will review RHCs billing scenarios, address top billing errors and identify preventative resolutions.

1.5

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Start:

1:00 p.m.

End:

2:30 p.m.

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Medicare Part A Updates - April 2024

This course is a review of the most recent Medicare updates and typically contains a wide variety of topics which include, but are not limited to, MAC initiatives, CMS initiatives, quarterly and annual updates, as well as preventative service reminders.

1.5

Friday, April 26, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

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8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

StayConnected: Step 4 Claim Filing Expectations

Stay connected with Part B Medicare billing by attending our Steps to Part B Claim Submission workshop series. This series simplifies billing Part B services into easy preparatory steps.

During this webinar, we'll review:

- Steps to take once a claim has been filed

- Verifying claim status and expectations

1.5

Monday, April 29, 2024

Start:

10:00 a.m.

End:

11:30 a.m.

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Medicare Education Spotlight: Overview of the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program

Improper payment rates identified by the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program are used by CMS to calculate the national and MAC improper payment rate. During this education spotlight webinar, we’ll outline the CERT review process, current topics under review, and discuss the importance of responding to documentation requests.

1.5

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Start:

10:30 a.m.

End:

12:00 p.m.

Start:

9:30 a.m.

End:

11:00 a.m.

Home Infusion Therapy (HIT) Services and Enrollment Requirements

This course will discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) billing requirements for home infusion therapy (HIT) services. This service benefit will be for HIT suppliers who enroll and bill Part B Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). The Medicare HIT services benefit covers the professional services, including nursing services, patient training and education, remote monitoring, and monitoring services for the provision of home infusion drugs furnished by a qualified HIT supplier.

1.5

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Avoiding Part B Claim Errors: January 2024 - March 2024

This webinar will focus on the most frequent Part B rejected and denied claim errors. Join us as we review critical steps and resources to avoid common claim submission errors. Learn how to identify and prevent these claim errors.

1.5

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:00 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:00 a.m.

Novitasphere Series: Features for Part A

Novitasphere is our free, secure internet portal available for use by our JH and JL providers, facilities, billing services, clearinghouses and support staff. This webinar will conduct a demonstration of the Part A features available in Novitasphere. Features that will be reviewed during this session include beneficiary eligibility details, claim submission, claim status, remittance viewing, appeal requests, and many more.

1.0

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:00 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:00 p.m.

Medicare Covered Dermatology Services

Medicare covers medically necessary dermatology services for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of certain skin conditions. Join this session to review the Medicare coverage, billing and documentation requirements of services provided by dermatologists. We will conclude with an overview of recent medical review findings and identify resources to assist in preventing improper payment errors.

1.0

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Start:

7:00 a.m.

End:

8:30 a.m.

Medicare Compliance: Making the Most of the Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) Program

The Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) process facilitated by the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) is one type of pre or postpay medical review. The goal of the TPE program is to reduce provider burden by helping Medicare providers/suppliers quickly improve accuracy and reduce claim denials and appeals through increased one-on-one education. This webinar will review the TPE process, what to do if documentation is requested, how to identify active and closed TPE topics, and provide an overview of best practices for success.

1.5

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Reporting the Correct Place of Service

This course will focus on reporting the correct place of service (POS) codes on your Medicare claims to ensure appropriate reimbursement amounts are issued. We define the most commonly used codes and review how to use them.

1.0

Friday, May 3, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:00 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:00 a.m.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Review Choice Demonstration: How to Prepare

On May 15, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the implementation of a Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) services. Starting June 17, 2024, IRFs located in Pennsylvania and billing to the Novitas JL contract, will begin participation in the pre-claim review (PCR) or postpayment review activities associated with this demonstration. CMS plans to expand the IRF RCD to other states within the JL and JH contracts over the 5-year RCD implementation period. Join us for an informational webinar to review the program requirements and expectations of the IRF RCD and learn more about how to prepare.

1.0

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

StayConnected: Monitoring the Processing Status of Part A Claims

Stay connected with Part A Medicare billing by attending the Part A Post Payment Workshop series. This webinar will review the various stages of the Part A financial process after claims are submitted to Medicare, including claim processing and finalization. We will outline how to identify claim status, define the various fields on the Medicare remittance advice (RA) and demonstrate how to successfully use this resource to monitor claims processing outcomes to reconcile accounts and receivables.

1.5

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Series: Preparing and Submitting Part B Claims

This Part B provider course in our Medicare secondary payer (MSP) series will begin with a brief overview of the MSP program provisions and how to identify patient eligibility. We will progress to step-by-step guidance on claim completion and submission and conclude with interactive billing scenarios.

1.5

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Start:

10:30 a.m.

End:

12:00 p.m.

Start:

9:30 a.m.

End:

11:00 a.m.

StayConnected: Identifying and Resolving Medicare Overpayments

Stay connected with Part A Medicare billing by attending the Medicare Part A Post Payment Workshop series. This webinar will review how to identify and resolve Part A Medicare overpayments and the options available for repayment. We will provide various self-service tools and resources to assist with overpayment resolution including requesting an immediate recoupment or an extended repayment schedule.

1.5

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Series: Part B Billing Scenarios

This Part B provider course in our Medicare secondary payer (MSP) series will review complex MSP situations, which includes conditional payment, Medicare as the tertiary payer, benefits exhaust, obligated to accept, Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements, and overpayments.

1.5

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:00 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:00 a.m.

Novitasphere Series: Features for Part B

Novitasphere is our free, secure internet portal available for use by our JH and JL providers, facilities, billing services, clearinghouses and support staff. This webinar will conduct a demonstration of the Part B features available in Novitasphere. Features that will be reviewed during this session include beneficiary eligibility details, claim submission, claim status, remittance viewing, appeal requests, and many more.

1.0

Friday, May 10, 2024

Start:

10:00 a.m.

End:

11:00 a.m.

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:00 a.m.

Submitting Electronic Claims using PC-ACE

This course will review the PC-ACE program. Join us for a demonstration on how to submit your claim file via Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) or through the Novitasphere Portal. We will outline how to configure the software, claim entry, file preparation, view acknowledgement reports and 835 ERA files.

1.0

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Evaluation and Management: Incident-To Versus Split or Shared Visits

This course will outline the guidelines and regulations for "incident to" and split or shared evaluation and management (E/M) services. We will review Medicare billing and coding and purposeful documentation requirements for services rendered “incident to” or split/shared services between physicians and other qualified health care professionals. During this course, we will provide links to self-service tools that can assist in determining if services meet the necessary criteria.

1.5

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Start:

1:00 p.m.

End:

2:30 p.m.

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Medicare Wellness Visits

Preventive services can be defined as patient counseling and screenings to prevent illness, disease, and other health-related problems. This webinar will review methods providers can use to better assist the patient in maintaining their overall health and wellness. During this webinar, we will review the Initial Preventive Physical Examination, Annual Wellness Visit, Routine Physical Exams and Cognitive Assessments.

1.5

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Self-Service Tools and You: Navigating the Part B Novitas Solutions Website

The Novitas website offers a variety of tools and resources to help you answer your Part B Medicare questions. Join us as we demonstrate helpful self-service tools and resources on the website to help you save time and money.

1.5

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:00 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:00 p.m.

Modifier of the Month: NCCI Modifiers 59, XE, XS, XU and XP

For non-evaluation and management services, modifiers 59 & X{EPSU} are used to identify distinct procedures or services not normally reported together when performed on the same day. As these modifiers are often used incorrectly, we'll explore the proper use of these modifiers, common scenarios, and supporting documentation requirements.

1.0

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Updates for the Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) Prior Authorization (PA) Program

This webinar will review prior authorization (PA) program for hospital outpatient department (OPD) services updates and changes including the new service facet joint interventions. As a condition of payment, a PAR is required for the following hospital OPD services: blepharoplasty, blepharoptosis repair, and brow ptosis repairs; botulinum toxin injections; panniculectomy, excision of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue (including lipectomy), and related services; rhinoplasty and related services; vein ablation and related services; cervical fusion with disc removal, implanted spinal neurostimulators, and facet joint interventions. We will review the PA process and the services requiring PA including documentation requirements. Members of our PA team will be available for your questions relating to the PA program.

1.5

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

StayConnected: What Happens After the Claim is Submitted

Stay connected with Medicare Part B by attending the Part B Post-pay Workshop series. This webinar will review the stages of the Part B financial process after claims are submitted to Medicare, including claim processing and adjudication. We'll outline how to identify claim status, define the fields on the Medicare remittance advice (RA) and demonstrate how to successfully use this resource to monitor claims processing outcomes to reconcile patient accounts.

1.5

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Repetitive Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transports (RSNAT) Prior Authorization Requirements

This webinar is for Part B ambulance suppliers enrolled as an independent ambulance supplier that bills for repetitive scheduled non-emergent ambulance transports. Under prior authorization, the supplier submits the prior authorization request and supportive medical documentation to the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) and receives an affirmed or non-affirmed decision prior to rendering the service. Prior authorization helps ensure that applicable coverage, payment and coding rules are met before services are rendered. This webinar will review the ambulance benefit policy, submission requirements, documentation guidelines, and end with an overview of common avoidable reasons providers receive a non-affirmed decision.

1.5

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

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8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

StayConnected: When and How to Submit Part B Appeals

Stay connected with Medicare Part B by attending the Part B Post-pay Workshop series. This webinar will provide an overview of the Part B appeals process including the different levels of appeal and submission timeframes, clarification of non-appealable claims, and appeal status.

1.5

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

StayConnected: When and How to Correct Part B Clerical Errors After a Claim Determination

Stay connected with Medicare Part B by attending the Part B Post-pay Workshop series. During this webinar, we'll identify claims and scenarios applicable to the clerical error reopening process and demonstrate how to use the Novitasphere (JH/JL) or SPOT (JN) Portals, Reopening Gateway and the Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) system to perform this process.

1.5

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

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8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

StayConnected: A Guide to Repaying Part B Medicare

Stay connected with Medicare Part B by attending the Part B Post-pay Workshop series. During this webinar, we'll examine differences between solicited and unsolicited overpayments, while exploring the recoupment process. We'll demonstrate how to submit voluntary refunds, request immediate offsets or extended repayment schedules, and identify self-service tools to access the repayment process.

1.5

Thursday, May 23, 23024

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1:00 p.m.

End:

2:30 p.m.

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12:00 p.m.

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1:30 p.m.

Reviewing the Basics of Infusion and Hydration Services in an Outpatient Setting

Infusion, hydration, and injection services follow coding guidelines specific to orders placed and often time-based CPT codes. This presentation will provide an overview of infusion and hydration therapy services including basic billing guidelines, general coding, review of coding hierarchy, and time requirements. We will also review documentation requirements to assist with correct code assignment and potential audits.

1.5

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

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8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Services Billing and Documentation Guidance

This webinar will provide an overview of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) services including billing guidance Part A and B providers. We will highlight documentation requirements and provide guidance to prevent common billing errors identified by the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program, Recovery Auditor (RA), and Medical Review. We will also review helpful self-service tools and resources specifically for ESRD facilities and providers.

1.5

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

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8:00 a.m.

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9:30 a.m.

Compliance Training: Using Third Party Billing Companies

It is vital our providers know exactly who is handling your claims and what they are doing with your information. The POE A/B MAC Workgroup developed this third-party biller compliance training to assist you in identifying inappropriate third-party billing activities, define your provider legal responsibilities and help identify vulnerabilities your practice may have to protect you and your patients' health information.

1.5

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Novitas Smart Edits Update

Novitas Smart Edits alert you of any claims that can or must be repaired and resubmitted prior to experiencing a denial. This webinar will provide an overview of the of the Smart Edit process, how to identify and resolve Smart Edit rejections, and outline how to prepare for future phases of Smart Edit implementation. All electronic billers are encouraged to join us for this informative session.

1.5

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Compliant Billing for Laboratory Services

This webinar will review laboratory service ordering requirements, documentation to support the order, and recommendations to prevent claim errors while reviewing purposeful documentation and provider compliance tips.