National Government Services (NGS): Medicare Updates

  • Room: 276
  • Session Number: 710
Tuesday, October 25, 2022: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Speaker(s)

Faculty
Christa Shipman
Outreach and Education Consultant
National Government Services
Faculty
Erin Musumeci RN
Home Health and Hospice Clinical Consultant
National Government Services
Faculty
Jan Wood
Provider Outreach & Education
National Government Services
Faculty
Shelly Dailey MSN, BSN, RN, CPHM
Home Health and Hospice Clinical Consultant
National Government Services

Description

This education session has been designed to highlight the role of the JK & J6 Home Health Medicare Administrative Contractor and provide an overview of information regarding the federal Medicare home health & hospice benefits. The Subject Matter Expert will offer providers information regarding how to respond to an ADR, the most current NGS home health & hospice edits, as well as how to avoid and appeal your claim denials. Providers will receive the most up-to-date references and resources and contact information for future questions regarding the federal Medicare home health and hospice benefits.


Methodology

Course Level: Intermediate; 1.2 Accounting CPEs (NASBA/RE) 1 Nursing CNEs contact hours

Learning Outcomes

1. Deliver current resources and references for the Medicare Home Health & Hospice benefit.
2. Provide highlights regarding the federal Medicare Home Health & Hospice benefit.
3. Respond to a Home Health Additional Documentation Request (ADR).
4. List key elements of a compliance program.

Handout(s)