CMS resources
New 'Fast Fact' posted on MLN® provider compliance Web page
Modified: 8/8/2011Location: FL, PR, USVILine of Business: Part A, Part B
A new “Fast Fact” has been posted to the Medicare Learning Network® provider compliance Web page, which contains educational fee-for-service materials to help providers understand and avoid common billing errors and other improper activities. [PERL 201108-12]
Contacts
Provider contact center closures
Modified: 8/5/2011Location: FL, PR, USVILine of Business: Part A, Part B
The FCSO Medicare contact centers will be closed for training on the dates and times outlined in this article.
HIPAA 5010 news
First National Version 5010 Testing Day results now available
Modified: 8/8/2011Location: FL, PR, USVILine of Business: Part A, Part B
On the June 15, National Testing Day, 349 Medicare fee-for-service trading partners conducted testing using the version 5010 format that all covered entities are required to use starting January 1, 2012. [PERL 201108-15]
Inquiries and denials
Modified: 8/5/2011Location: FL, PR, USVILine of Business: Part B
To increase the number of claims that successfully process and enhance cash flow, we are providing you with the top reasons claims denied with tips and resources to help you avoid many of these errors. [FCSO Education Action Team]
Medifest Jacksonville
Medifest 2011 Jacksonville: Agenda
Modified: 8/5/2011Location: FL, PR, USVILine of Business: Part A, Part B
Learn more about the schedule of events planned for Medifest 2011. This three-day event offers providers a wide selection of seminars and workshops designed to enhance their knowledge of the Medicare program.
PC-ACE Pro32 software
PC-ACE Pro32 2.30.0.100 Service Pack 1 – July 2011 
Modified: 8/8/2011Location: FL, PR, USVILine of Business: Part A, Part B
The Service Pack only needs to be installed after you have installed version 2.30.0.100 and if you enter Chiropractic claims where the Symptom Description field contains a SPACE in the 80th character position.
Preventive resources
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Modified: 8/5/2011Location: FL, PR, USVILine of Business: Part A, Part B
National Immunization Month presents a great opportunity to educate seniors and other people with Medicare on the importance of disease control and prevention through immunization. [PERL 201108-11]
Provider enrollment news
Advanced diagnostic imaging accreditation enrollment procedures
Modified: 8/8/2011Location: FL, PR, USVILine of Business: Part B
Providers submitting claims for the technical component of advanced diagnostic imaging services for Medicare beneficiaries must be accredited by January 1, 2012, to be reimbursed for the claim if the service is performed on or after that date. [MM7177]
Details on the revalidation of provider enrollment information
Modified: 8/8/2011Location: FL, PR, USVILine of Business: Part A, Part B
All providers and suppliers that enrolled in the Medicare program prior to March 25, 2011, must revalidate their enrollment information. However, affected providers should wait to submit the revalidation information until notified by their Medicare administrative contractor. [SE1126]
Rehabilitation services
Comparative billing report on outpatient physical therapy services with modifier KX
Modified: 8/5/2011Location: FL, PR, USVILine of Business: Part A, Part B
The comparative billing report (CBR) centers on independent physical therapy providers who practice in the outpatient setting and bill Medicare with modifier KX. [PERL 201108-10]