Save the Dates - May 16, 2012, and June 14, 2012

Save the Dates - May 16, 2012, and June 14, 2012

Join CMS on May 16, 2012, at 1:00 pm CT for a 5010 National Provider Call (NPC), and WPS EDI on June 14, 2012, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm CT for a 5010 EDI Ask-the-Contractor Teleconference (ACT). With the end of the 5010 discretionary enforcement period approaching, don't miss these final opportunities to access the information you need to complete your transition to 5010. More information on these events will be provided soon on the CMS Upcoming National Provider Calls webpageExternal Link and the WPS EDI websiteExternal Link.

 

Attention 5010 Submitters - Facility Loop

Attention 5010 Submitters - Facility Loop

For 5010, the facility loop is only required when services are rendered at a location other than what was submitted in the 2010AA loop. If dropping the facility loop address, please ensure the billing NPI is valid and the address reported in the billing provider loop 2010AA is a physical address and on file with WPS Medicare Provider Enrollment.

 

Timely Filing Waivers

Timely Filing Waivers

Medicare may only waive the timely filing of claims requirement for the following reasons: administrative error on the part of a Medicare employee or contractor, retroactive Medicare entitlement, or retroactive disenrollment from a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan or Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE). See our website for more information about timely filing waivers.

 

Arthritis Action Month

Arthritis Action Month

What are the Top Ten Things You Should Know about Arthritis?External Link The Arthritis Foundation has declared May Arthritis Action Month. Find out more about the top ten and how to take action against arthritis by visiting their websiteExternal Link.

 

5010 NPC & ACT 5010 Facility Loop Timely Filing Arthritis Action

Evaluation and Management (E/M)

The most billed service to the Medicare Program is a "Patient Visit". When billing for this service the CPT code selected should be the one that best represents the level of service provided.

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C-SNAP

WPS offers C-SNAP, a FREE 24/7 Internet portal that provides real-time patient eligibility and claim status information, the ability to view and print duplicate remittance advices on demand, and an avenue to submit appeal requests and review responses on line.

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Customer Service

(866) 503-3807
Call center staff will be unavailable for phone calls from 8:30 am CST until 12:30 pm CST on the following dates:
May 18, 2012
June 22, 2012
July 20, 2012

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CERT

Stop refunding money, WPS Medicare is dedicated to helping you receive correct payments and avoid errors that are identified by the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) contractor.

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5010

Version 5010 is the new version of the X12 standards for HIPAA transactions. Are you ready for 5010 implementation?

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