CMS 855 Forms and PECOS: CMS 855I and 855R New Updates
Course Description:
CMS has discontinued the CMS-855R (Reassignment of Medicare Benefits) form and updated its CMS-855I provider enrollment form. CMS in its latest update merged the CMS 855R into the 855I paper enrollment application, it means you can not use the 855R again if you want your providers to be able to get reimbursed from Medicare.
Medicare payor enrollment can be time-consuming and frustrating. Some of the 855 forms were recently updated. Failure to use the updated forms can cause outright rejection of the application and lead to significant delays in getting your providers enrolled. CMS 855 paper forms can be confusing for first-time or even regular users! This webinar will cover the CMS 855 forms, discuss which forms to use for your specific needs, and go into detail about the changes to the forms. It will also provide an overview of Medicare’s Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS), discuss how to become a PECOS user, determine your user type, and list the advantages of using PECOS versus paper applications. We will discuss tips for processing Medicare applications and common reasons for delays in processing applications.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between medicare 855 paper applications and PECOS
- Learn steps to complete medicare 855 paper applications
- Review PECOS history and overview
- Discuss the advantages of using PECOS vs paper applications
- Describe the steps for using PECOS to enroll in medicare
- Explain the different user types in PECOS
- Describe common reasons for delays in processing medicare applications
- Learn application processing tips
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Medicare 855 application types and uses
- CMS-855-A – Hospitals
- CMS-855-B – Clinics
- CMS-855-I – Individuals
- CMS-855-O – Ordering/Referring
- CMS-855-R – Reassignment
- CMS-855-S – DMEPOS
- Paper vs electronic medicare enrollment
- PECOS history & overview
- Steps for using PECOS to enroll in medicare
- What type of user are you?
- Medicare application completion in PECOS
- Application processing & tips
- Most common reasons for delays
- Live Q&A session
Suggested Attendees:
- Hospital CEOs, CFOs and COOs
- Provider Enrollment Specialists
- Provider Enrollment Managers & Directors
- Revenue Cycle Managers
- Credentialing Specialists
- CVO Staff and Administration
- Practice Managers
- Authorized officials
- Delegated officials
- Revenue cycle directors
- Credentialing
- Enrollment
- Office Manager
- Revenue Cycle
- Operations
- Billing Team
- In and Out of Network Providers
- Medical Billing Companies
- Providers’ Office Staff
- Physician
- Hospitals and Facilities
- Insurance Companies
- Healthcare Attorneys
- Executive and Administrators
- Front Desk
- Scheduling
- Authorizations Staff
- Medical Assistants
- Certified nursing assistants
- Practice Administrators
- CVO Managers and Directors
About the Presenter:
Tammy West is Director Professional Services for The Hardenbergh Group. She brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration and 16 years in Medical Staff Services. Tammy specializes in CVO operations, provider credentialing, provider enrollment, quality analysis, quality improvement, quality auditing, delegation audits, and policy and procedure creation and implementation. She has extensive experience with CMS, TJC and NCQA requirements for provider credentialing and medical staff services.
Prior to joining The Hardenbergh Group, Tammy was a consultant and independent contractor for hospitals, health systems, CVOs, locum companies and private practices across the United States. She has vast experience as an MSP, including credentialing specialist, provider enrollment specialist, medical staff coordinator, Medical Staff Manager, and CVO Director.
Tammy was a CVO Manager where she was responsible for creating and implementing policies and procedures for a new corporate CVO. During her tenure, the CVO achieved NCQA accreditation and delegated credentialing status with commercial payors. Additionally, Tammy worked as a quality auditor for an NCQA certified managed care company and an Adjunct Instructor teaching medical office systems classes.
Tammy has a BS in Human Services Management and a master’s in healthcare administration with a minor in Education. She is a member of the North Carolina Association Medical Staff Services and the National Association Medical Staff Services.
Additional Information:
After Registration: You will receive an email with login information and handouts (presentation slides) that you can print and share with all participants at your location.
System Requirement:
- Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS
- Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to talk and hear clearly
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Toll-Free No: 1-302-444-0162
Email: care@skillacquire.com
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