This is a reminder that all HIPPA standard transactions are to be submitted utilizing NPI numbers by May 23, 2008 or claims will be denied. Below, please find a recent update from Trailblazer Health. Please take note of the statistics currently recorded for Virginia.

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NPI

Only 51 days until May 23, 2008 – NPI mandatory for all HIPAA standard transactions. Avoid delays in Medicare payments!

NPI Submissions Received - As of March 29, 2008, the percentage of Part B claims submitted to TrailBlazer with NPI only are listed below. Be prepared! Test NPI-only claims NOW! As of May 23, 2008, claims received with legacy numbers will be rejected!

Part B:*

Colorado - 22.49%
DC/DE - 10.69%
Maryland - 19.07%
New Mexico - 17.97%
Oklahoma - 38.21%
Virginia - 12.35%
Texas - 6.05%

* Part A claims submission percentages will be shared as soon as they become available.

Part A & B:

May 23, 2008 – NPI Required on All HIPAA Standard Transactions
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Tools/Notices.aspx?DomainID=1&id=12362

Potential Issues Related to Clearinghouse and Billing Service Practices
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Tools/Notices.aspx?DomainID=1&id=12128

Medicare Policy on Subpart Designation
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Tools/Notices.aspx?DomainID=1&ID=12298

Part A:

Mandatory Reporting of the NPI on All Part A Claims
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Tools/Notices.aspx?DomainID=1&ID=12060

How to Update or Modify NPI Information
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Publications/Job%20Aid/HowtoUpdateorModifyNPI.pdf?DomainID=1

Part B:

NPI Billing Tips
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Publications/Job%20Aid/NPIBillingTips.pdf?DomainID=1

Provider Enrollment Part B NPI Issues
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Tools/Notices.aspx?DomainID=1&id=12352

Common NPI Errors
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Publications/Job%20Aid/CommonNPIErrors.pdf?DomainID=1

Common NPI Errors and Resolutions
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Publications/Presentation/NPICommonErrors.pdf?DomainID=1

New NPI Correction and Inquiry E-Mail Address
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Tools/Notices.aspx?DomainID=1&id=12303

NPI – March 1 Milestone
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Tools/Notices.aspx?DomainID=1&id=12301

NPI Tips for Success
http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Publications/Job%20Aid/NPITipsforSuccess