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Education Opportunities

July 30 – Navigating the RAC Process: Session 3External website
Join us for the third and final session of the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) series. This session will provide an overview of the prior sessions and include these topics of discussion: new issue development, the RAC audit selection process, and how to use the provider portal. Log in to add this session to your schedule!External website

August 5 – Part A CERT ErrorsExternal website
In this virtual recap, we will cover our Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Roadshow topics for those who were not able to attend in person. We will provide an overview of the most common Part A CERT denial reasons with a focus on skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), the 2-midnight rule, and hospital discharge coding. We will also discuss how medical record documentation must support the service(s) provided and billed, and how to prevent missing or insufficient documentation errors. Finally, we will identify tools and resources available to help you meet Medicare rules and regulations. Log in to add this session to your schedule!External website

August 6 – So You Say You Need a FormExternal website
Various situations require specific forms. In this review, we will examine the most frequently used Part A forms. Please feel free to pre-submit any questions to: J15_PartA_Education@cgsadmin.com. Log in to add this session to your schedule!External website

August 7 & 8 – 2024 Virtual National Provider Compliance ConferenceExternal website
Join us for the 2024 Virtual National Provider Compliance Conference (NPCC) featuring expert presentations on Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) claims. Do not miss this unique learning opportunity for anyone who processes Medicare Part A and Part B, Home Health and Hospice, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claims. Registration closes July 31, 2024. This event will be held virtually. Register todayExternal website.

August 8 – ICYMI: Part A Appeals ProcessExternal website
During this webinar, we will discuss the most common mistakes that result in the dismissal or an unfavorable decision of an appeal and provide guidance on how to avoid these issues. Log in to add this session to your schedule!External website

August 27 – Top 5 Claim ErrorsExternal website
During this webinar, we will discuss the top five return to provider (RTP) and rejection reason codes and how to resolve these claim errors. Log in to add this session to your schedule!External website

August 28 & 29 – CMS National Provider Enrollment Conference – San Diego, CAExternal website
CMS, in collaboration with Noridian Healthcare Solutions, will host this annual conference at the San Diego Convention Center. The purpose is to educate the provider and supplier community on multiple aspects of provider enrollment. CMS and MAC staff will co-present on two full days of provider enrollment topics. Designated booths will also be available for attendees to visit with their MAC's provider enrollment experts and raise provider enrollment specific questions. There is no registration fee for this event. Register now!External website

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