Palmetto/J1MAC Website Updates

The following updates have been posted to the Palmetto/J1MAC Website.

Batch Detail Control Listing (BCL) Update
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/j1.nsf/DocsCat/Batch%20Detail%20Control%20Listing%20(BCL)%20Update?opendocument

Palmetto GBA has been forwarding the MCS Batch Control Listing (BCL) report
during early boarding from the outgoing Part B contractors. GPNet, our EDI
front-end, generates a similar response report that includes the acceptance
or rejection status of claim files. Since the information on the BCL report
is duplicated in the GPNet Response Report, Palmetto GBA will no longer
forward BCL reports after cutover verification has been completed.

Applies to:
Part B Transition: EDI
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Jurisdiction 1 Submitters: Avoid EDI Busy Times with these Tips!
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/j1.nsf/DocsCat/Jurisdiction%201%20Submitters%3A%20Avoid%20EDI%20Busy%20Times%20with%20these%20Tips!?opendocument

The Palmetto GBA EDI Technology Support Center (TSC) is open for support
calls between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST. Call analysis reveals that the
hours between noon and 3:00 p.m. PST are the busiest times—times during
which response times and wait times are the longest. The low volume times
are between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.

Applies to:
Part A Transition: EDI
Part B Transition: General
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NHIC Customers (Segment 3): The J1 Part B Go Live date is September 2,
2008!
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/j1.nsf/DocsCat/NHIC%20Customers%20(Segment%203)%3A%20The%20J1%20Part%20B%20Go%20Live%20date%20is%20September%202%2C%202008!?opendocument

Attention NHIC Customers (Segment 3): 13 days and counting. Are you
ready ?!? If you currently receive electronic payments from your current
contractor and have not submitted an updated CMS-588 Form to Palmetto GBA,
please do so immediately.

Applies to:
Part B Transition: EDI
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Part B
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/j1.nsf/DocsCat/Part%20B?opendocument

********NOTE: IF you are unable to access article through the link below,
go to www.palmettogba.com/j1, click on Learning and Education, click on
Policies and Procedures, then click on the Part B link in the middle of the
page.******** Palmetto GBA has posted articles outlining Part B claims
processing changes and/or reminders. The information contained in these
articles is applicable after the transition to the MAC contractor. Billing
and submission processes used by the current contractor remains in effect
until after the transition.

New articles added 8/20/2008: *ASC - SG Modifier Reminder*

Applies to:
Part B Transition: General