Resources

Welcome to the WPS Medicare Resources web page. WPS Medicare offers a wide range of resources to assist providers. This section of the website includes:

  • Calculators/Tools provide the ability to calculate dates and functions for several Medicare tasks and/or functions.
  • Claims/Eligibility Tools contains information about checking claim information over the Internet using the CMS Secure Net Access Portal (C-SNAP) or over the phone using the Interactive Voice Response (IVR).
  • CMS / External Links provides links to some of the most popular and most useful sections of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website.
  • Modifiers offers guidance on the appropriate use of modifiers.
  • New Providers assists providers who are new to the Medicare program.
  • Provider Specialties/Services provides information directed to particular specialties or types of service.
  • Tips for First Time Visitors
  • Website Updates provides information about recent changes to the WPS Medicare website.

CMS continually encourages contractors, providers, and their staff to use the available self-service tools. WPS Medicare regularly develops and improves our online resources to decrease providers' costs and time spent contacting WPS Medicare.

What are Self-Service Tools?

Self-service tools are a way for providers to access Medicare information and education 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at a time most suitable to their schedule and at their own pace. The tools allow the user quick and easy access to the most current Medicare information.

Advantages to Self-Service Tools

Not limited on the time and number of inquiries allowed
Available when you are ready to have your questions answered
No wait, or hold time
Easy answer for non-complex issues
Multiple users at one time
Most current information available

General Self-Service Information

Self-Service Beneficiary Website
Self-Service Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website
Self-Service CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN)
Self-Service Communiqué
Self-Service eNews
Self-Service Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) Software
Self-Service Resources
Self-Service Site Map
Self-Service WPS Medicare website

Page Last Updated: Tuesday, 13-Dec-2011 13:46:14 CST