CMS/External Links

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Website

CMS Internet-Only Manual System - At this CMS site, you will have access to the entire CMS online manual system. Effective October 1, 2003, CMS transitioned from a paper-based manual system to a Web-based system. This system is called the CMS Online Manual System and currently consists of six parts: (1) The Internet-Only Manuals (IOMs), (2) Future IOM Updates, (3) Program Transmittals, (4) Crosswalks, (5) Paper-Based Manuals, and (6) Program Memoranda. The preparation for the transition included streamlining, updating, and consolidating the various CMS program instructions (i.e., day-to-day operating instructions, policies, and procedures) into an electronic Web-based system for all users.

CMS MAC Homepage

CMS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS)

MCPSS Media Kit 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is conducting the fifth administration of the Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS). The survey is designed to collect quantifiable data on provider satisfaction with the performance of your Medicare contractor. The MCPSS will be sent to a random sample of approximately 30,000 Medicare fee-for-service providers and suppliers. CMS is listening and wants to hear from you about the services provided by your Medicare contractor. If you are selected to participate in the survey, please take a few minutes and complete this important survey. To learn more about the MCPSS, please visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcpss or https://www.mcpsstudy.org .

Coverage Issues / Information

Medicare Qualifying Clinical Trials - Clinical trials are research studies designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medical care.

CMS Publications

CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN)
Hospital Outpatient PPS - Addendum A and Addendum B Updates
Consumer Publications
Consumer Forms
Program Transmittals and Memoranda

General Information

Acronyms - This list explains acronyms found on the CMS Web site and other acronyms that are commonly used.

The American Health Quality Association - Professionals working to improve the quality of health care in communities across America.

CMS Intermediary-Carrier Directory - This site provides a listing of Part A Intermediaries and Part B Carriers.

CMS Mailing Lists
CMS Manual System
CMS Medicare Managed Care Directory - Obtain a managed care plan contract name, contract number, mailing address and telephone number.

COBA Medigap Claim-Based IDs on CMS' Coordination of Benefits Website
COBC Trading Partner Customer Service Point-of-Contact List
Competitive Acquisition Program - Competitive Acquisition for Part B Drugs & Biologicals

Educational Products for Health Care Professionals
Educational information on drug coverage
Public Service Announcements for Health Care Professionals:
What Do You Say When Asked About the New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage?

Federal Register

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

ICD-10

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Information and resources for providers.

Medicare Preventive Benefits
General information on preventive services

Medicare Providers
Medicare program information for providers.

Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP)

Medicare Suppliers
Medicare program information for suppliers.

National Provider Identifier Standard (NPI)
Helpful information and the latest National Provider Identifier (NPI) news for health care providers.

Medicare Reform
View general information and frequently asked questions relating to Medicare Reform Implementation.

Physician Information Resource for Medicare
Medicare program information for physicians.

Physician Quality Reporting Initiative

Provider / Supplier Enrollment - This site is designed to provide Medicare enrollment information for providers and suppliers of medical and health services.

PSA #1
PSA #2
Quarterly Provider Update Requirements and regulations issued by CMS and of interest to providers/suppliers.

Working with Plan Formularies
Information on Transition Supplies, Prior Authorization, Quantity Limits, Step Therapy, and Exceptions.

Zip Code Changes and Zip Codes Requiring +4 Ext Files

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