Felicia and Adam discuss the ins and outs of working with patients on a Medicare plan.
What’s Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/your-medicare-coverage-choices/whats-medicare
Medicare Advantage: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln8659122-original-medicare-vs-medicare-advantage.pdf
Search for Medicare Plans: https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?year=2023&lang=en#/
Fee Schedule: https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/FeeLookup
Sequestration Information: https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/pagebyid?contentId=00106360
LINK for PECOS: https://pecos.cms.hhs.gov/pecos/login.do#headingLv1
LINK for NPPES: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/#/
LINK for PECOS Checklist: https://pecos.cms.hhs.gov/pecos/help-main/spchecklist.jsp
Information about Opting Out of Medicare: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/become-a-medicare-provider-or-supplier
Medicare Fee-for-Service Provider Enrollment Contact List: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/medicareprovidersupenroll/downloads/contact_list.pdf
Links for information about enrollment and contacts for questions.
Novitas-Solutions for PA https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL
Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) Enrollment Example: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/MedicareProviderSupEnroll/Downloads/PECOSWebScreenExample.pdf
NCD MNT: https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/ncd.aspx?ncdid=252 2023 ICD-10: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/icd-10/2023-icd-10-cm
Telehealth Modifiers: https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/pagebyid?contentId=00144501
Telehealth Code Look-up: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/Telehealth/Telehealth-Codes
PA Fee Look-up: https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/FeeLookup
ABN Modifiers: https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/pagebyid?contentId=00144508
Information on Medicare Coverage: https://www.medicare.gov/sites/default/files/2021-10/02179-Medicare-and-other-health-benefits-your-guide-to-who-pays-first.pdf
Advance beneficiary notice of non-coverage: https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/pagebyid?contentId=00108636
Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage Modifiers Fact Sheet: https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/pagebyid?contentId=00144507
Medicare Advance Written Notices of Non-coverage: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads/abn_booklet_icn006266.pdf
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Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition faculty instructor, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition LLC and My Dietitian Journey. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy eating and fitness. She specializes in combining plant-based eating with fitness programs, specifically targeting beginner strength-training. Felicia has been a mentor to Dietitians starting their own private practice and a dietetic internship preceptor for Dietetic students.
Disclaimer: Information provided is not intended to constitute legal or medical advice. All information is for general educational purposes only.