ASH, CMS, Palmetto/J1MAC News

The following information has been received by ANCO.

****ASH NEWS****
The American Society of Hematology's (ASH) Practice Update was published and is available at http://www.hematology.org/Practice/Practice-Updates/4897.aspx. This edition features:

• Seven Month “Fix” to Physician Payment Included in Draft Legislation on Jobs

• FDA Recalls Defective Infusion Needles

• CMS Open Door Forum Scheduled for February 17 About Medicare Provider & Supplier Enrollment

• Medicare Average Sales Price Updates Available


****CMS NEWS****
MM6528 (Rescinded) – Compliance Standards for Consignment Closets and Stock and Bill Arrangements
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6528.pdf

MM6819 – Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 16.1, effective April 1, 2010
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6819.pdf

MM6812 – Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes Subject to and Excluded from Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Edits
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6812.pdf

MM6702 – Implementation of a New Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Edit for Facility Services Billed by Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6702.pdf

MM6800 – New Waived Tests
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6800.pdf

MM6778 – Medicare Systems Edit Refinements Related to Hospice Services
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6778.pdf


****PALMETTO/J1MAC NEWS****
Earn CEUs with CMA Hosted Webinars
Medicare billers, coders, practice managers and physicians, refresh your
Medicare knowledge and earn continuing education credits! The California
Medical Association (CMA) will be hosting a series of Medicare Webinars in
partnership with Palmetto GBA. Mark your calendar and register with the CMA
today.
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/vMasterDID/82LPNA5131?opendocument


J1PCC to Close on February 15
The J1PCC will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010, in observance of the
holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7 a.m. PST.
Please be sure to share with your staff.
http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/vMasterDID/82LKJN3518?opendocument


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