Billing Errors in Bone Mass Measurement Documentation

Billing Errors in Bone Mass Measurement Documentation

The ICD-9 code V49.81 is specific to natural, age related menopause. Beneficiaries with a history of surgical menopause should be billed under ICD-9 code V45.77- acquired absence of genital organs. For additional information on the appropriate codes please see WPS LCD for Bone Mass Measurement (L31620).

 

Interactive Voice Response (IVR)

Interactive Voice Response (IVR)

The IVR telephone system provides a wide range of useful information to our provider community. To assist users with navigating the IVR as seamlessly as possible, WPS Medicare put together a few helpful hintsAdobe Portable Document Format.
For example, you can bypass the up-front message(s) by saying “main menu.” If the IVR is having trouble recognizing what you say, enter the information using your telephone keypad instead, and saying “main menu” will always bring you back to the beginning of the call flow.

 

MAC Jurisdiction 8 Implementation to Start

MAC Jurisdiction 8 Implementation to Start

CMS recently instructed WPS to begin the implementation of MAC Jurisdiction 8. For this contract, WPS will administer the Part A and Part B benefits for Indiana and Michigan. While specific timelines are not yet available, WPS is already working to ensure a smooth and seamless implementation.

As more information becomes available, we will use our website, eNews, and other distribution channels for updates. WPS looks forward to serving the Jurisdiction 8 beneficiaries and provider community.

 

EDI Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference (ACT) Reminder

EDI Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference (ACT) Reminder

WPS Medicare will be hosting an EDI ACT on February 9, 2012, at 1:00 pm CST. During the session, we will be presenting a power point "5010 Moving into Production." The presentation is available on the EDI website(external link). The call is an open forum and advance registration is not required. Please call (800) 305-2862, pass code 11132712.

 

Cost Report Filing Reminder

Cost Report Filing Reminder

When preparing your Medicare cost report, please remember to include all active providers on Worksheet S-2 and S-8 per PRM Pub.15-II, Chapter 36 Section 3604 & 3608. These sections indicate that the names, provider identification numbers, and certification dates of the hospital and its various components, if any, are to be reported on S-2 and S-8.

 

Billing Bone Mass IVR MAC J8 Implementation 5010 Cost Report Reminder

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