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 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.

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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.

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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")

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Intro

What is myCGS?

myCGS is a FREE, web-based, secure provider self-service application developed specifically to serve the needs of health care providers and their staff throughout our Jurisdiction 15. CGS's goal is to give providers secure, fast access to their Medicare information seamlessly via the myCGS portal.

The myCGS application provides the following types of information:

Beneficiary eligibility
Claims status
View and print Remittance Advices
Access to financial information
Submit Redetermination requests
Receive correspondence from CGS
Obtain a patient's Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI)
Check eligibility dates for Medicare-covered preventive services
Determine Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) status
Identify Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment
Respond to claims and Medical Review Additional Documentation/Development Request (ADR) letters
Request Comparative Billing Reports (CBRs)
Submit roster claims for mass immunizers
And MUCH more!

Terms and Conditions

The Terms and Conditions provide privacy and security notices consistent with applicable federal laws, directives, and other federal guidance for accessing this Government system, which includes:

This computer network,
All computers connected to this network, and
All devices and storage media attached to this network or to a computer on this network.

Please note that myCGS is not to be used in multiple web browsers or with multiple (more than one) simultaneous log-ins.

This system is provided for Government-authorized use only.

Unauthorized or improper use of this system is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action and/or civil and criminal penalties.

Personal use of social media and networking sites on this system is limited as to not interfere with official work duties and is subject to monitoring.

By using this system, you understand and consent to the terms. To view the terms in its entirety, go to the myCGS Log-In page and click on "Terms" which is located in the lower-right corner.

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HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) Inquiries Rules of Behavior

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to maintaining the integrity and security of health care data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

The HETS Rules of Behavior reiterates your responsibility in obtaining, disseminating, and using beneficiaries' Medicare eligibility data. For example, there are measures in place to determine if eligibility inquiries are obtained using outside technology and at a high ratio. It further explains the expectations for using HETS. You must accept these HETS Rules of Behavior in order to gain access to the system.

HETS Rules of Behavior are available here.

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Why Use myCGS?

myCGS is THE solution to moving toward a totally automated office, focusing on efficiency and convenience.

The top reasons we reject claims is due to beneficiary eligibility issues. Using myCGS to query your patient's status will save you TONS of time and money by submitting claims to the correct payer the first time!

myCGS offers a wide range of information and features to make your Medicare lives a whole lot easier! Most functions are available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week! And – it's completely FREE!

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myCGS Availability

myCGS will generally be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, access to myCGS does not guarantee that all functions will be available.

Some Content may be occasionally unavailable on Saturdays
The common scheduled maintenance times are:
- Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. ET
- Sundays: Noon - 10:30 p.m. ET

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System Requirements

To optimize usability of myCGS, we recommend that users verify their system adheres to the following requirements:

Operating System:

Windows 10 (latest security patches)
Mac OS X 11.x or above

Supported Internet Browsers:

Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome: Version 98.x and above

NOTE: myCGS does not currently support simultaneous use of the portal on multiple browser tabs. To avoid delays in processing your request in myCGS, we suggest limiting your usage of myCGS to one tab in your Internet browser.

Recommended Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768

Additional Requirements:

Adobe Acrobat Reader Version DC or Adobe Acrobat Pro Version DC
JavaScript enabled
Compatibility view disabled
Pop-up blocker disabled
Use TLS 1.2 selected in browser settings

NOTE: Although myCGS may still be accessible without meeting these requirements, only the options above are supported. Failure to meet these requirements may adversely affect the functionality and layout of myCGS.

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Support

For questions or assistance with myCGS, contact the EDI Help Desk, available 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST (8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST)

EDI Help Desk

Part A: 1.866.590.6703 (Option 2)
Part B: 1.866.276.9558 (Option 2)
Home Health and Hospice: 1.877.299.4500 (Option 2)

On each page in myCGS you will find the EDI Help Desk phone number for your line of business and a link to the myCGS User Manual.

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Did You Know?

To further assist, we offer the "Did You Know? Page, which is a dedicated set of Q&As specific to the navigation and function of myCGS.

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Registering for myCGS

Before you register, make sure each provider (PTAN/NPI combination) has an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Enrollment Agreement on file with CGS. If not, please complete and submit the correct form:

Registration Process

Go to myCGS Login.
Click Create Your Account.
Terms of Use: Please review. If you agree, click ACCEPT.
Enter/Re-enter Your Password: Type a password that you create using the requirements shown on the screen or the password suggestion.

Click Create My Account.
myProfile:
- Type your:
  - First name
  - Last name
  - Email address
  - Re-enter email address
  - Work phone number
  - Work phone extension
  - Mobile phone number (not required; allows myCGS to send Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) codes for future logins)
- Click Authenticator Setup (to use Google Authenticator as a third option to receive MFA codes for future logins; you can also complete this step later under My Account.)
- Click Save & Proceed.
mySecurity: Select security questions and type your answers (used to confirm your identity if you forget your password and need to reset it).

Click Save & Proceed.
Email Verification: You'll receive an email with a 7-digit code.
Verify My Email: Type your 7-digit PIN and click Verify My Email.
The myCGS login page will display with a message: Email validated, please log in.

Your myCGS registration is complete and you may log in to use the portal.

See My Account / myProviders to continue your account setup (e.g., add provider account(s) and permissions).

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Roles

myCGS users may have one of two roles: A Provider Administrator or a Provider User.

Provider Administrator

The first person who registers a provider's PTAN/NPI combination is considered the Provider Administrator. Provider Administrators will have access to all tabs and functions within myCGS. This person is responsible for maintaining the portal for the PTAN/NPI combination, which includes registering, granting permissions for, and deleting users.

NOTE: We suggest there be at least two Provider Administrators established for each provider office. This is especially important in the event a Provider Administrator is unable to log into myCGS on a regular basis or leaves the practice. If this happens and no one is assigned the role as an additional Provider Administrator, all established Provider Users may risk being deleted.

Provider User

Provider Users are established by the Provider Administrator and are granted rights to some/all tabs within myCGS. Those tabs for which Provider Users have not been granted access will be grayed out and will not be accessible. If you need access to tabs that are grayed out, you must request access from your Provider Administrator. (CGS does not determine access or security for Provider Users.) This is done under the My Account tab, myProviders sub-tab. (Refer to the My Account section below.) There is no limit to the number of Provider Users that can be established under the Provider Administrator.

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Logging into myCGS

Once you have completed the registration process (see Registering for myCGS above), you can access myCGS at https://www.onlineproviderservices.com/cgs_ops/.

Enter your Username and password in the appropriate fields and click "Log In."

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NOTE: If you experience problems logging into your account (e.g., inactive profile, temporary lockout, incorrect password, deactivated Username, etc.) a message code will display directing you to your registered email account for specifics.

CGS recommends that all Provider Administrators and all Provider Users sign into myCGS at least once every two weeks. You must log in every 30 days to avoid deactivation. For more information, refer to the User ID Disabled section.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MFA is a CMS requirement that provides an additional form of security to safeguard provider and patient information. The MFA verification code is a 6- or 8-digit code that must be entered before gaining access to myCGS.

During the registration process, you entered your email address and had the option of adding your mobile number and setting up the Google Authenticator app.

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If you select either the text or email option to receive your MFA code, the 8-digit code is valid for up to 12 hours. You may reuse the same MFA code repeatedly within the 12-hour period.

Click the button, enter the code, and click "Submit."

If using Google Authenticator to access myCGS, the app continuously changes to a new 6-digit code every 30 seconds.

Enter the code and click "Submit."

NOTE: This is THE fastest way to access the myCGS portal! For instructions, refer to Google Authenticator under the My Account section.

Before accessing myCGS, you must acknowledge the myCGS Terms of Use.

Find Your Administrator

If at any time you need to contact your myCGS Provider Administrator but cannot log into the portal, you can find out from the log in page.

Click the Find your Admin link,

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Enter your name, email address, PTAN, and NPI.

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If the information entered matches your registered account, myCGS will send you an email.

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The email identifies your Provider Administrators.

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myCGS Session Timeout

For security purposes, all myCGS sessions will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity. A notification box will display when you are approaching your inactivity limit. If you wish to continue your session, click "Stay and Continue," and your session will be extended.

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If you are automatically logged out, you may log back in without delay.

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User ID Disabled

CMS and CGS are dedicated to keeping your information safe. To achieve this, access to myCGS must be limited to users who use the system on a regular basis.

As a result, a User ID will be disabled when it has not been used in 30 days. For this reason, CGS recommends that all Provider Administrators and all Provider Users sign into myCGS at least once every two weeks.

If you are a Provider User, contact your Provider Administrator if your User ID is disabled.
- The Provider Administrator can unlock the account from the "Admin"tab and the "User Listing" sub-tab.
- Locate the user on the "Provider User Listing" page.
- Under the "Action" column, click on the gear icon on the line of the user.
- Select "Unlock" to re-establish the user's access.
If you are one of multiple Provider Administrators and your User ID is disabled, check with another Provider Administrator for assistance. If you are the only Provider Administrator, please contact the EDI Help Desk for assistance.

Disabled IDs that are not used will eventually be terminated for inactivity. If the terminated ID belongs to a Provider Administrator, not only will that ID be terminated, but so will all User IDs assigned by that Provider Administrator. (To avoid this, please be sure to have multiple Provider Administrators on the account.)

Provider Administrators and Provider Users must register for myCGS again using a new Username.
Under the My Account tab, go to myProviders and click the "Add a Provider" button to add provider accounts. (Refer to the My Account section below for additional information.)

CGS encourages more than one Provider Administrator.

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Logging Out of myCGS

When you are done using myCGS, you must log out to end your session. To log out, click "Logout," which is located in the upper right of any screen in myCGS.

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For your security, if you do not log out, myCGS will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity.

You may log back in at any time.

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

AMA Disclaimer of Warranties and Liabilities.

CMS Disclaimer

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

myCGS User Manual

What is myCGS?

Why Use myCGS?

myCGS Availability

System Requirements

Support

EDI Help Desk

Did You Know?

Registering for myCGS

Registration Process

Roles

Provider Administrator

Provider User

Logging into myCGS

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Find Your Administrator

myCGS Session Timeout

User ID Disabled

Logging Out of myCGS

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