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License for Use of "Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology", (CPT) Fourth Edition

End User/Point and Click Agreement: CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2009 American Medical Association (AMA). All Rights Reserved (or such other date of publication of CPT). CPT is a trademark of the AMA.

You, your employees and agents are authorized to use CPT only as contained in the following authorized materials including but not limited to CGS fee schedules, general communications, Medicare Bulletin, and related materials internally within your organization within the United States for the sole use by yourself, employees, and agents. Use is limited to use in Medicare, Medicaid, or other programs administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). You agree to take all necessary steps to insure that your employees and agents abide by the terms of this agreement.

Any use not authorized herein is prohibited, including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation, making copies of CPT for resale and/or license, transferring copies of CPT to any party not bound by this agreement, creating any modified or derivative work of CPT, or making any commercial use of CPT. License to use CPT for any use not authorized here in must be obtained through the AMA, CPT Intellectual Property Services, 515 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60610. Applications are available at the AMA websiteExternal Website.

This product includes CPT which is commercial technical data and/or computer data bases and/or commercial computer software and/or commercial computer software documentation, as applicable which were developed exclusively at private expense by the American Medical Association, 515 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60610. U.S. Government rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose these technical data and/or computer data bases and/or computer software and/or computer software documentation are subject to the limited rights restrictions of DFARS 252.227-7015(b)(2)(June 1995) and/or subject to the restrictions of DFARS 227.7202-1(a)(June 1995) and DFARS 227.7202-3(a)June 1995), as applicable for U.S. Department of Defense procurements and the limited rights restrictions of FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) and/or subject to the restricted rights provisions of FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) and FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987), as applicable, and any applicable agency FAR Supplements, for non-Department Federal procurements.

AMA Disclaimer of Warranties and Liabilities.

CPT is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. AMA warrants that due to the nature of CPT, it does not manipulate or process dates, therefore there is no Year 2000 issue with CPT. AMA disclaims responsibility for any errors in CPT that may arise as a result of CPT being used in conjunction with any software and/or hardware system that is not Year 2000 compliant. No fee schedules, basic unit, relative values or related listings are included in CPT. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The responsibility for the content of this file/product is with CGS or the CMS and no endorsement by the AMA is intended or implied. The AMA disclaims responsibility for any consequences or liability attributable to or related to any use, non-use, or interpretation of information contained or not contained in this file/product. This Agreement will terminate upon notice if you violate its terms. The AMA is a third party beneficiary to this Agreement.

CMS Disclaimer

The scope of this license is determined by the AMA, the copyright holder. Any questions pertaining to the license or use of the CPT must be addressed to the AMA. End Users do not act for or on behalf of the CMS. CMS DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LIABILITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO END USER USE OF THE CPT. CMS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION OR MATERIAL CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE. In no event shall CMS be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of such information or material.

This license will terminate upon notice to you if you violate the terms of this license. The AMA is a third party beneficiary to this license.

POINT AND CLICK LICENSE FOR USE OF "CURRENT DENTAL TERMINOLOGY", ("CDT")

End User License Agreement

These materials contain Current Dental Terminology, Fourth Edition (CDT), copyright © 2002, 2004 American Dental Association (ADA). All rights reserved. CDT is a trademark of the ADA.

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  1. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, you, your employees, and agents are authorized to use CDT-4 only as contained in the following authorized materials and solely for internal use by yourself, employees and agents within your organization within the United States and its territories. Use of CDT-4 is limited to use in programs administered by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). You agree to take all necessary steps to ensure that your employees and agents abide by the terms of this agreement. You acknowledge that the ADA holds all copyright, trademark and other rights in CDT-4. You shall not remove, alter, or obscure any ADA copyright notices or other proprietary rights notices included in the materials.
  2. Any use not authorized herein is prohibited, including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation, making copies of CDT-4 for resale and/or license, transferring copies of CDT-4 to any party not bound by this agreement, creating any modified or derivative work of CDT-4, or making any commercial use of CDT-4. License to use CDT-4 for any use not authorized herein must be obtained through the American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Applications are available at the American Dental Association websiteExternal Website.
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Forms & Checklists

Use the forms and coversheets below for submitting information to the JC DME MAC. The checklists, beneficiary questionnaires, and samples of attestation statements and notifications are useful in gathering information to document certain DMEPOS requirements. Mailing addresses and fax numbers are listed on the JC Contact Information page and/or the form/coversheet.

Visit CMS FormsExternal Website for a complete list of CMS forms.

Note: Visit the Guides & Charts page for charts, job aids, and guides to help suppliers navigate Medicare claims, documentation requirements, and appeals.

Title

Description/Additional Information

Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Form CMS-R-131External Website (English and Spanish forms are located under Downloads)

Used in situations where Medicare payment is expected to be denied. Keep a copy of the ABN on file to make available upon request. Visit Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) for more information.

Advanced Determination of Medicare Coverage (ADMC) RequestPDF

Submit an ADMC request to the DME MAC for prior approval of customized wheelchairs before delivery. This is a voluntary program. Visit Advanced Determination of Medicare Coverage (ADMC) for more information.

Appeals (1st Level): Claim Redeterminations

1st Level of Appeal – submit to the DME MAC.

If you need to send more than one redetermination request in a single fax transmission, you can do so with the Redetermination Request Separator SheetPDF. Whether you have two, three, or more separate redetermination requests, simply insert the separator sheet in between each of the requests in your fax. When CGS receives the fax, our scanning technology will detect the separator sheet and know to separate each section of the fax automatically.

Appeals (2nd Level): Claim Reconsideration

Reconsideration Request FormPDF

2nd Level of Appeal – submit to Quality Independent Contractor (QIC).

Visit The 5 Levels of the Appeals Process for more information.

Beneficiary Intake QuestionnairePDF (Suggested Intake Form)

Build a strong intake process by gathering information from the beneficiary about same or similar equipment, basic eligibility information, other insurance, and ordering practitioner information.

Capped Rental and Inexpensive or Routinely Purchased Items Notification (Purchase Option Letter)External PDF

An example of a purchase option letter to notify the beneficiary of the option to purchase or rent capped rental items. Visit DME MAC Jurisdiction C Supplier Manual, Chapter 5PDF for more information.

Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMNs)

CMS is discontinuing the use of CMNs and DIFs for dates of service on or after January 1, 2023. For services on or after January 1, 2023, Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) will reject electronic claims submitted with a CMN or DIF.

View DME MAC Jurisdiction C Supplier Manual, Chapter 4PDF for more information on CMN requirements.

CGS Connect® RequestPDF

Request for CGS Medical Review to review pre-claim documentation for certain claims. Visit CGS Connect®  and CGS Connect Request Completion GuidePDF for more information.

Claim Status Inquiry (CSI)

Submit a request for access to or a request to retain access to the CSI system to CGS. Visit Claim Status & Remittance Advice/Payment Information for more information.

CMS 1500 Health Insurance Claim FormExternal PDF

Access a sample of the paper claim form. Visit Paper Claims for more information.

DME Information Forms (DIF)

CMS is discontinuing the use of CMNs and DIFs for dates of service on or after January 1, 2023. For services on or after January 1, 2023, Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) will reject electronic claims submitted with a CMN or DIF.

View DME MAC Jurisdiction C Supplier Manual, Chapter 4PDF for more information on DIF requirements.

Documentation Checklists

Access 30+ documentation checklists to assist with gathering required medical records and documentation for specific items.

Documentation Separator Sheets

Use the claim documentation separator sheets to label the different types of documentation without writing on or altering the records. View Claim Documentation for more information.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization Form (CMS-588)External PDF

Receive payments electronically. Visit DME MAC Jurisdiction C Supplier Manual, Chapter 6PDF for more information. The mailing address is located on the Jurisdiction C Contact Informationpage.

Español

En esta página encuentra los documentos, formularios, guías y herramientas en español junto con una breve explicación acerca de su uso.

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs)

Note: This is not for appeals of individual claim denials. If you are appealing a claim denial, please see the "Appeals" sections above.

Visit Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for more information.

Note: This is not for appeals of individual claim denials. If you are appealing a claim denial, please see the "Appeals" sections above.

Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) QuestionnairePDF

Supplement your beneficiary intake process by using this questionnaire to determine MSP. Visit DME MAC Jurisdiction C Supplier Manual, Chapter 11PDF for more information.

myCGS Additional Tax ID Request FormPDF

Visit myCGS Web Portal for more information. If you have not yet registered for the DME myCGS web portal, view the myCGS Registration & Account Management Guide.

Overpayment Recovery/Financial

Visit Overpayment Recovery for more information.

Prior Authorization Request CoversheetPDF

Used to submit requests to the DME MAC for items that require prior authorization as a condition of payment. Visit Prior Authorization for more information.

Provider Outreach and Education (POE) Speaker Request FormPDF

State, trade, or other industry groups and associations use this form to request a CGS POE representative to speak at their conferences or meetings.

PWK Fax/Mail/esMD Instructions and Cover SheetPDF

Used to submit documentation to accompany an electronically submitted claim. Visit the PWK Segment for more information.

Process Improvement Plan (PIP)PDF

As a component of Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE), PIP includes an outline of steps to correct each identified issue, as well as goals and interventions used to address the issues.

Refill Request Documentation FormPDF (Suggested Refill Request Form)

CGS created this form to help you obtain documentation to support a request for a refill. Read Standard Documentation Requirements for All Claims Submitted to DME MACs (A55426)External Website for more information.

Reopenings

Reopenings for Minor Errors and Omissions

Signature Attestation StatementPDF

Outlines CMS signature requirements and shares an attestation statement example.

Statement of Certifying Physician for Therapeutic ShoesExternal PDF

Example statement that may be used by the certifying physician for therapeutic shoes for persons with diabetes.

Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) Additional Documentation CoversheetPDF

Only use this coversheet at Medical Review's request for submitting additional documentation during a TPE review.

The documents offered above are in Adobe PDF format. Download a free copy of Acrobat ReaderExternal Website.

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