|
Medicare Demonstration Project Coseout Information The Medicare Chiropractic Demonstration, as mandated by Section 651 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA,) has been conducted in our state for the last two years and will end on March 31, 2007. Brandeis University, under contract with CMS to conduct an independent evaluation of the Demonstration, is currently compiling data regarding patient survey responses, service utilization, and provider participation. Additionally, Brandeis is interviewing key players in the Demonstration to obtain their impressions. An interim report of Brandeis’ findings will be sent to Congress in Spring, 2008. The final report is due in late 2009. |
| Medicare Demonstration Project Coseout Information |
|
On Dec. 20, the President
signed a bill which allows for the continuation of the therapy cap exception
process. Here is a link to the MedLearn
Matters article (MM5478) that discusses the changes for
2007: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM5478.pdf |
| Important
Links and Information Below
|
| Links |
| June 2006 NM Medicare Denial Management Workshops VA/DOD Report by Dr. Michael E. Brown Change in Demo Billing, April 26, 2006 ACA
DEMO E_ALERT fEBRUARY 16, 2006 Fall Edition of Medicare Matters Medicare Rules
on Fraud & Abuse ~~ VERY IMPORTANT READ!! Mainstreaming Chiropractic: The Miserable Medicare Model Important Medicare Survey Coming soon to your Mailbox! Medicare &
X-Ray Information Links MED DEMO BILLING DOs AND DON'Ts ~ A Must Read!! "INCIDENT TO" RULES BACK IN EFFECT AS OF MONDAY, JULY 25, 2005 Subject: ACA SPECIAL ALERT: Incident To Regulations FINAL RULING ON "INCIDENT TO" REGULATIONS FOR MED DEMO PROJECT American Chiropractic Association Issues Statement in Response To Inspector General’s Report NM Medicare Demonstration Project Beneficiary Fact Sheet NM Medicare Demonstration Project Beneficiary Fact Sheet in Spanish CMS Chiropractic Demo Web Page Chiropractic Demonstration Invitation CMS Web Based Training Flyer and Link Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program Medicare Demo New Information, May 13, 2005 Medicare
Nationqal Provider Identifier (NPI) ~ Information ~ May 16, 2005 |
|
CMS
NOTICES |
| CMS
web site has been recently updated. Please use the links provided below
for more detailed information. |
Expansion
of Coverage for Chiropractic Services Demonstration Expansion
of Coverage for Chiropractic Services Demonstration - Information Relevant
to Outpatient Hospitals and Independent Clinical Laboratories Expansion of Coverage for Chiropractic Services Demonstration - Information for Outpatient Hospitals and Radiologists Reference: Medlearn Matters Number: SE0522 Under a two-year demonstration project beginning April 1, 2005, chiropractors are allowed to order x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. You will be reimbursed by Medicare for radiology services that are ordered by chiropractors who practice in the demonstration areas. Beginning April 1, 2005, CMS is conducting a demonstration to evaluate the feasibility and advisability of expanding the coverage of diagnostic and other chiropractic services under Medicare. This demonstration is required by Section 651 of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). If you accept referrals from chiropractors in the geographic areas of this demonstration, make certain that your billing offices are aware of this demonstration and the ability to accept referrals for x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. http://www.oknmmedicare.com/provider/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1578 |