CGS offers many online education courses on popular topics. These presentations range from 15 to 45 minutes and provide a valuable overview of both policy-specific topics like ostomy supplies, and general topics like Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage. There's also a complete series called "Welcome to Medicare" that takes you step-by-step through the Medicare process. These are great training tools for new staff as well as opportunities for veteran suppliers to brush up on their knowledge or learn about a new policy. Best of all, these online education courses are available whenever you find it most convenient; you can even pause the course and come back later. It's another way we strive to provide information that will help your company thrive.
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Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (ABN): Part 1
Length: 45:00
Date Recorded: 09.20.2024
Discover when and how to use ABNs effectively. We’ll walk you through triggering events, general requirements, retention rules, and how ABNs apply to upgraded DMEPOS and competitive bidding. Plus, we’ll share additional resources to support your understanding. |
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Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) Part 2
Length: 45:00
Date Recorded: 12.19.2024
Learn how to complete an ABN with confidence. We’ll cover special considerations, electronic issuance, and provide helpful resources to streamline your workflow. |
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Commode Chairs
Length: 20:00
Date Recorded: 12.27.2024
Learn how to confidently code and bill Medicare claims for commode chairs. This course breaks down medical necessity coverage criteria and connects you with helpful CGS and CMS resources to streamline your process. |
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Comprehensive Error Rate Testing Program
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 03.22.2024
Get a clear overview of the CERT process. Learn how to identify documentation requests and respond correctly to avoid errors and delays. |
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Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices
Length: 30:00
Revised: 11.11.2025
Understand Medicare coverage for CPM devices after knee replacement surgery. We’ll guide you through documentation, coding, billing, and claim submission. |
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External Breast Prostheses
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 09.12.2025
Learn the coverage and documentation requirements for breast prostheses. We’ll also explain coding rules, including those for replacements. |
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Eye Prostheses
Length: 15:00
Date Recorded: 04.25.2025
Get practical guidance on coding and billing Eye Prostheses. We’ll also review coverage criteria and share helpful CGS and CMS resources. |
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Facial Prostheses
Length: 20:00
Date Recorded: 05.23.2025
Learn how to code and bill claims for facial prostheses. We’ll walk you through coverage criteria and connect you with key resources. |
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HCPCS Codes and Modifiers
Length: 45:00
Date Recorded: 04.24.2025
Gain a solid understanding of DME Fee Schedule modifiers and how to use them correctly. We’ll also explain PDAC and billing best practices. |
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High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices
Length: 20:00
Date Recorded: 05.29.2025
Explore coverage criteria, HCPCS codes, documentation, and billing tips for these devices. We’ll help you avoid common pitfalls. |
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Medicare Fee Schedules
Length: 20:00
Date Recorded: 06.02.2025
Review Medicare fee schedule categories and learn how Medicare pays claims. We’ll simplify the payment methodologies for you. |
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 04.03.2024
Understand NPWT coverage, modifiers, documentation, and billing. We’ll also highlight common denial reasons and how to avoid them. |
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Oral Anticancer Drugs
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 12.26.2024
Learn the coverage criteria, coding, and billing reminders for oral anticancer drugs. We’ll help you stay accurate and compliant. |
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Orthopedic Footwear
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 03.07.2024
Get the details on coverage, modifiers, and documentation for orthopedic footwear. We’ll make sure you’re billing correctly. |
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Osteogenesis Stimulators
Length: 30:00
Revised: 11.25.2025
Learn how to code and bill osteogenesis stimulators. We’ll also review coverage criteria and share CGS and CMS resources. |
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Ostomy Supplies
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 11.20.2025
Master the coding and billing process for ostomy supplies. We’ll explain coverage criteria and connect you with essential resources. |
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Prior Authorization (PA) Program
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded:07.26.2024
Understand the PA program, affected codes, submission process, documentation, and timing. We’ll help you navigate it smoothly. |
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Refractive Lenses
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 06.02.2025
Suppliers will learn the paperwork and records needed to support a claim. The course highlights common billing issues and best practices—such as correct HCPCS codes, modifier usage, and claim formatting—to help suppliers submit clean claims. |
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Repairs, Maintenance, & Replacement
Length: 30:00
Revised: 11.20.2025
Learn when Medicare covers repairs, what routine maintenance responsibilities you have, the criteria for equipment replacement, and how each of these affects billing. |
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Seat Lift Mechanisms
Length: 20:00
Date Recorded: 03.07.2024
This course teaches suppliers how to correctly code and bill Medicare claims for Seat Lift Mechanisms. It explains the medical necessity coverage criteria and introduces additional CGS and CMS resources that support accurate billing and compliance. |
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Using Documentation Checklists
Length: 20:00
Date Recorded: 06.03.2025
This course shows you how to use the documentation checklists on cgsmedicare.com to confirm you’ve gathered all the necessary information before submitting a claim. |
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Walkers
Length: 20:00
Date Recorded: 04.15.2024
This course teaches suppliers how to properly code and bill Medicare claims for Walkers. It also explains medical necessity coverage criteria and highlights additional resources from CGS and CMS to support accurate billing. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 1
Medicare Basics
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 06.13.2025
This course introduces suppliers to the Medicare program and explains the role of the DME MAC in the Medicare process. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 2
Coverage and Medical Policy
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 07.03.2025
This segment explains how National and Local Coverage Determinations shape the Medicare program. It also shows you how to find these policies on the CGS and CMS websites. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 3
Claim Submission
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 07.17.2025
This segment reviews the key requirements for submitting Medicare claims correctly. It covers assignment agreements, claim filing time limits, and other essential details to help suppliers stay compliant. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 4
Place of Service / Consolidated Billing
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 07.17.2025
This segment outlines how to use the correct place of service codes when submitting Medicare claims. It also reviews the consolidated billing process to help suppliers stay compliant. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 5
Understanding Upgrades
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 07.30.2025
This segment walks you through the steps for billing Medicare upgrades correctly. It explains which modifiers to use so your claims are processed and paid accurately. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 6
Medicare Secondary Payer
Length: 60:00
Date Recorded: 07.31.2025
This segment gives suppliers a detailed review of Medicare Secondary Payer guidelines and explains how to apply them in practice. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 7
Overpayment Recovery
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 09.10.2025
This segment explains the Overpayment Recovery process and guides suppliers through the correct OPR forms to use when refunding Medicare. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 8
Telephone and Written Inquiries
Length: 20:00
Date Recorded: 09.11.2025
This segment explores the CGS Customer Service program and shows suppliers how to submit written inquiries to CGS effectively. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 9
Reopenings
Length: 20:00
Date Recorded: 09.11.2025
This segment gives suppliers an overview of the Reopenings process. It explains how to file a Reopening Request correctly and provides examples of the types of issues the Reopening Department can resolve. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 10
The Appeals Process
Length: 45:00
Date Recorded: 07.02.2024
This segment reviews all levels of the Medicare appeals process and shows you how to submit proper appeal requests for each level. |
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Welcome to Medicare: Segment 11
Finding Answers: Making the Most of CGS Resources
Length: 30:00
Date Recorded: 04.15.2025
This segment gives you a guided tour of CGSmedicare.com. It shows you step by step where to find answers to the most common supplier questions as quickly as possible. |