CMS Transmittal 1315 CMS Transmittal 1315, dated November 15, 2013, is being rescinded and replaced by Transmittal- 1329, dated 12- 26 -2013, to clarify the dates of admission (business requirement (BR) 8508.1) and to remove reference to a dual-chamber pacemaker National Coverage Decision (BR 8508.1.1). All other information remains...

Medicare Learning Network Matters Articles from CMS New: MM8533 – Summary of Policies in the Calendar Year (CY) 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule and the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount Revised: MM8484 – Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Co-Morbid Conditions Related to Morbid Obesity

  HCPF At a Glance Newsletter Please find the link to the December edition of At a Glance below. This Department of Health Care Policy and Financing publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates. At a Glance  

Novitas Updates   Customer Service TrainingJH Customer Contact Center January 10, 2014 Training Time Update – 1-855-252-8782The Customer Service Units will close for training on January 10, 2014 at 3:30 CT. Our self- service technology, the Interactive Voice Response Unit (IVR), Direct Data Entry (DDE) and Professional Provider Telecommunication...