DME MAC Jurisdiction C Webinars
Medicare 101 and Medicare 102 Webinars
If you are new to Medicare billing for durable medical equipment or you need a refresher course, these webinars are a great tool for you! These webinars are intended for beginning level billing professionals.
| Date: | Time: |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2009 (Medicare 101) | 9:30 am - 11:00 am (CST) |
| June 30, 2009 (Medicare 102) | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (CST) |
| July 2, 2009 (Medicare 101) | 9:30 am - 11:00 am (CST) |
| July 2, 2009 (Medicare 102) | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (CST) |
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Webinars
A general overview of the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) process. Our webinar hosts will talk about the times when Medicare may be secondary, review the records coordination process, and spend some time doing sample MSP calculations that demonstrate our payment methodology. We'll also describe the role of the Coordination of Benefits Contractor (COBC) and have scenarios about which contractor to contact with specific questions.
| Date: | Time: |
|---|---|
| July 13, 2009 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am (CST) |
| July 13, 2009 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (CST) |
| July 16, 2009 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am (CST) |
Nebulizer Webinar
An in-depth look at the policy for nebulizers and nebulizer medications. The webinar host will give an overview of nebulizer equipment, and then spend time detailing the different diagnoses and medications that are covered. We'll leave time for questions about the nebulizer benefit, and make sure to point out the resources that CGS provides to make intake and billing easier.
| Date: | Time: |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2009 | 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM CST |
| July 10, 2009 | 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM CST |
Oxygen Webinar
A general overview of how a Medicare Beneficiary qualifies for oxygen and the steps necessary for a provider to properly bill for oxygen. Certificates of Medical Necessity will be discussed and we'll touch on some important documentation needs specific to the oxygen benefit. Any recent changes or updates to the guidelines will be included, and our webinar hosts will leave plenty of time to answer your questions.
| Date: | Time: |
|---|---|
| July 7, 2009 | 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM CST |
| July 10, 2009 | 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM CST |
Positive Airway Pressure Webinar
A presentation detailing how a Medicare Beneficiary qualifies for a Positive Airway Pressure Device (PAP), in situations where Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been diagnosed. The webinar host will start the session by covering the medical necessity and documentation requirements, including the new beneficiary compliance standards, and point out resources available to help with intake and billing. We'll have examples of how to properly document the need for PAP devices, review the policy FAQs, and leave plenty of time to answer your questions.
| Date: | Time: |
|---|---|
| July 7, 2009 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am (CST) |
| July 8, 2009 | 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM CST |
Respiratory Assist Devices Webinar
An interactive web-based overview of how a Medicare Beneficiary qualifies for Respiratory Assist Devices (RAD) for diagnoses other than Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Our webinar hosts will talk about the different qualifying diagnoses, outline what type of equipment can be covered, and the documentation needed for each. We'll make sure to leave lots of time to answer questions, and provide you with some resources to aid in the intake and billing of RAD.
| Date: | Time: |
|---|---|
| July 9, 2009 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am (CST) |
