medicare fee for service (ffs) edi act (october 10, 2013) leader’s line: 866-347-2571
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Medicare Fee For Service (FFS) EDI ACT (October 10, 2013) Leader’s Line: 866-347-2571 Conference ID: 65137725. Purpose of Power Point. Current issues Monitor Your Business Go Green Contacting EDI. Current Med A Issues –. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Medicare Fee For Service (FFS)
EDI ACT(October 10, 2013)
Leader’s Line: 866-347-2571Conference ID: 65137725
Purpose of Power Point
Current issues Monitor Your Business Go Green Contacting EDI
Current Med A Issues –
PCPrint - DLL error for Windows 7 users (version 4.2.2) will be resolved with version 4.2.4 which is tentatively scheduled for 11/4/2013.
PCPrint – Line item detail for Inpatient claims not printing from SC Tab will be resolved with version 4.2.4 which is tentatively scheduled for 11/4/2013.
Current Med B Issues
Canadian Beneficiary Address Sporadic delays in sending
responses (999, 277CAs or 835s) Incorrect Common Edit Module
277CA rejections for various reference files.
MSP Claims - 5010 MSP claims are not an ASCA (Administrative Simplification
Compliance Act) exception and must be sent electronically. Avoid front end rejections, delays and Unprocessable
rejections: When determining the beneficiary’s insurance coverage, it is
important to determine the correct insurance type code. Always give the MSP insurance type code. Other Insured's Adjustment Quantity; 2430/CAS must not be
equal to zero. Primary paid amount should not exceed the billed amount. Primary paid amounts at the claim level should agree with the
amounts submitted at the line level. Instructions: http://www.wpsic.com/edi/files/msp5010A1.pdf
PC-Ace Pro32 Providers may download PC-Ace Pro-32 software
at the link below to submit 5010 file formats: http://www.wpsic.com/edi/pcacepro32.shtml
This free 5010 errata software with instruction regarding set up posted on web site
New PC-Ace users must test Existing PC-Ace users are not required to test. Current version 2.48
Monitor Your Business!!! Use the tools available to you to monitor your
business Identify contingencies Read your 999 responses Read your 277CA responses Review your remittances Monitor your cash flow Identify and correct in a timely manner any
issues identified. Use these tools to monitor your business so
when you call, you’ll already have an idea what the issue may be.
Contingency Plans Approved vendor, billing services,
clearinghouse and Network Service Vendor (NSV) lists: http://www.wpsic.com/edi/files/medicare_connection.pdf
PC-Ace Pro32 Clearinghouse options? What are your contractual arrangements with
vendor and/or clearinghouse? Paper claim submission is not a contingency
option Other?
Help Us Help You… When you call, have information available which
will help us identify your file and research your issue:
Submitter ID NPI ISA Control Number that was sent to WPS Medicare
(this is especially important for clearinghouse customers. ISA13 is NOT Protected Health Information)
Claims Count Date of Submission Dollar Amount of submission
Other ways to contact EDI… [email protected], [email protected]
WPS Connectivity Options
Dial Up Bulletin Board System (BBS)
Network Service Vendor (NSV) into Medicare EDI Gateway (MEG)
Go Green!!! Go Green!!! Even if you don’t post electronically you can
take advantage of 835. Over 78% of all remittances are sent
electronically in 5010-835 format. PcPrint and MREP are free and easy to use. You can download MREP and PcPrint from:
http://www.wpsic.com/edi/tools.shtml
Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) and PcPrint Software MREP for Part B; PC Print for Part A Will enable physicians and suppliers to
view and locally print a Medicare Part B / DMERC HIPAA compliant 835 file in a format that mirrors the Medicare Standard Paper Remittance Advice (SPR).
Eliminates physical filing and storage space needs.
Print remit same day as 835 is available. Print and forward claims for other payers. Quick and easy access to claim
information. No waiting for mail. Several useful reports. Save time and money. It’s FREE!
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Future EDI ACTs 2013 & 2014 These teleconferences are to address your EDI
questions. No reservations are required. Who should attend? Providers, billing staff,
vendors and clearinghouses with Medicare EDI questions.
2013 calls (all times 1-2:30 pm cst):Date Dial In ID
December 12, 2013 800-305-2862 65137742 2014 calls to be scheduled and released soon!
Questions and Answers
We want to hear from you… If you have additional questions,
you can also send an email to: [email protected] [email protected]
Also visit our EDI site for additional information: http://www.wpsic.com/edi/
EDI Addresses & Numbers [email protected] [email protected]
Medicare J5, J8 MAC Part A & B(Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and J5 National) (Indiana,
Michigan)WPS Medicare EDI1717 West Broadway Madison, WI. 53713Fax: (608) 223-3824J5 J8 Hotline: (866) 503-9670
Important Dates Next EDI ACT
December 12, 2013
Dial In: 800-305-2862Passcode: 65137742
Resources CMS 5010 and D.0 Webpage
http://www.cms.gov/version5010andD0 Educational Resources:
http://www.cms.gov/Versions5010andD0/70_Medicare_Fee-For-Service_Stems.aspys
5010 Technical Review Type 3 guides: X12: www.X12.org Washington Publishing www.WPC-EDI.com
WPS Medicare: http://www.wpsic.com/edi/med_index.shtml
WPS 5010: http://www.wpsic.com/edi/5010-Readiness.shtml