The following was posted on the Trailblazer website: _________________________________________________ TrailBlazer Part B Virginia Workload to Transition to...
As many of you know, ACN Group, Inc manages a portion of the physical therapy claims review for products offered by United Health. In August 2007 the VPTA was...
NGS (National Government Services) functions as the FI for VA Medicare policies. They have recently released a draft LCD that will be utilized as a review tool...
Form Name Change ACN Group is changing the name of the "Notification Form" to "Patient Summary Form." The reason for this form name change is the term...
I have been informed that the LCD in effect for outpatient rehab providers of Medicare Part B recipients in VA will remain in the same format as 2007 without...
Dear friends and colleagues, You may have read in the Washington Post that I am a candidate in the June 10th primary for the 11th Congressional District of...
Lori Pratt Alexander
lalexan2@...
Mar 3, 2008 4:03 pm
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CMS just announced a new interactive resource that answers questions about becoming a Medicare provider, billing, appeals, etc. This resource is found at: ...
The following information is from CMS and Trailblazer Health. Take note, the NPI is no longer optional....it is mandtory and claims will be denied with it. The...
The following is a FAQ developed by ACN to address questions regarding the Clinical Support Program. I hope you find this helpful. Angela S. Brooks, PT VPTA...
If you have had customer service issues during rate negotiations with ACN Group, please share with me specifics of these exchanges and I will communicate the...
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...
In 2009, the VPTA is planning to host a forum for payers. This exciting event will give the VPTA an opportunity to reach out to a number of insurers and offer...
VCU/MCV Physical Therapy students are participating in the program below and request your support: SHAKE A LEG, LEND A HAND! DONATE YOUR USED PROSTHETICS OR...
Please review the information below that is currently posted on Highmark's website. Northern Va ( counties specified below) is part of the J12 jurisdiction...
Recently released by APTA: CMS Issues Temporary 10-Day Hold on Claims Action Still Needed in Congress to Prevent Cuts and Caps! The Centers for Medicare and...
This is an update from the information sent earlier today by Julia Rice on behalf of APTA. Virginia PTs MUST act now to influence your Senators to support...
The following information was forwarded by the APTA on July 1. This is an extremely concerning outcome and bears repeating. IF you have not taken the time to...
Everyone - Below you will find a few announcements about upcoming educational opportunities from Trailblazerhealth. If you are not receiving this type of...
On September 2, 2008 National Government Services (NGS) released a draft local coverage determination (LCD) for outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation. The LCD...
Below please find two links to information from TrailBlazer Health. The first outlines website enhancements and the second reviews appropriate addresses for...
Is anyone in the Tidewater district interested in a monthly (or every other month) sports/ortho journal club? I'd be willing to coordinate and have space...
Recently, the Ad Hoc committee has been in conversation again with Trailblazer Health discussing a number of issues regarding the current LCD format. One...
The APTA will conduct an audio seminar on compliance issues in November.This will be a great opportunity for members to become more versed on this vital issue....
What is the status of the changeover to ICD-10 codes? Are we required to switch to those codes in 2009? I understand that they are very different from the 9...
Wendy
w.weil@...
Nov 3, 2008 3:55 pm
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Online Claim Status and Eligibility Inquiry Web-Based Training December 9, 2008 The Professional Provider Telecommunication Network (PPTN) is a service ...
2009 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule The following information was supplied by the APTA. The link will provide a high level summary of the details of the...
The following information was supplied by TrailblazerHealth. ICD-10-CM/PCS National Provider Conference Call – Other Part A and Part B providers may register...
Applies to Part B Virginia providers only Part B Virginia On the Radar – CERT WBT January 15, 2009 This session will focus on data analysis of the Virginia...
Everyone - Happy 2009! In an effort to streamline your communications to me, I have a new email address that will allow me to more easily access VPTA related...
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