Navigating Medicare Resources: A Comprehensive Guide for Providers

1. Master Core Curriculum Part A Basic Module 7 Medicare Resources

2. Learning Outcomes At the end of this module, participants will be able to: • effectively navigate the CMS Internet Only Manual Publications • locate specific CMS web pages to assist in provider information and research • identify specific web pages most beneficial to their facility • locate specific web pages for specific prospective payment systems • locate and identify the Medicare Medlearn Network • assist providers in staying current with Medicare program changes

3. Internet Only Manuals • www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/

4. Provider Resources CMS Home Page • www.cms.hhs.gov Quarterly Provider Update • www.cms.hhs.gov/providerupdate Medicare Fee-For Service Providers • www.cms.hhs.gov/providers

5. Provider Resources Medicare Learning Network webpage • www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Edits • www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/hopps/cciedits NCCI Edits for Physicians • www.cms.hhs.gov/physicians/cciedits

6. Provider Resources Medlearn Matters • www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/matters/ Enrollment • www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/enrollment/ Coding Education Resource Web Guide • www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/icd9code.asp

7. Provider Resources UPIN Directory • www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/enrollment/upin/upintoc.asp National Provider Identifier • www.cms.hhs.gov/hipaa/hipaa2/regulations/identifiers/default.asp