URGENT: WPS J8 MAC Medicare change starts at 2:00 Thursday 7/12/2012

This is for MICHIGAN - as part of the J8 Medicare WPS for Mich Part B BCBSM has announced they will stop taking Medicare claims with the current payor id on Thursday July 12 at 2pm.Claims sent after 2pm will reject with P935 PAYER ID FOR MEDICARE IS INVALID.

EHR Myths & Misconceptions Webinar

Over the past year and half, many offices nationwide have purchased and implemented a certified electronic health records system into their daily routine. Many other doctors have waited because they wanted to see how intensive the transition would be, and if the government was really going to pay the stimulus funds.

Dr. Ted A. Arkfeld is your host for this webinar

Tuesday, July 10th, from 12 to 1  PM EST

• Common myths and misconceptions about implementing a certified EHR into your practice
• Why now is the perfect time to purchase an EHR system
• How to increase your revenue with an EHR system
• How to increase your stimulus funds
• How an EHR system will prepare your office for the ICD-10 transition in 2014
• The last 30 minutes of this webinar will be demonstration of the WritePad Certified EHR system
  
  
  Space is limited, please register early. 

 Click Here to Register!

The NACC Anatomy of Excellent Documentation Seminar

Chiropractic Documentation & EHR
Co-sponsored by Genius Solutions, Inc. and Advanced Compliance Technologies

July 14 in Addison, TX

The days of using travel cards and check box forms have come to an end.  Paper systems are being rapidly replaced with electronic health record (EHR) systems, which allow providers to document patient daily visits compliantly. 

This seminar is also good for 8 CEUs given through Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington, MN.
 





  

You must be using 5010 TODAY or you WILL NOT BE PAID!

Per BCBSM (MI) As of today you will begin receiving REJECTIONS FOR ANY CLAIMS NOT SENT IN THE 5010 FORMAT.

Most of you have been and are using the 5010 format already. If you have not switched over you need to visit our 5010 webpage immediately- http://www.geniussolutions.com/5010/

• Back up your THOMAS data
• Update your THOMAS

And, 

• Follow the instructions on the 5010 page, BEFORE you call, so we can best assist you.  http://www.geniussolutions.com/5010/

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The rejections you will begin seeing IF YOU ARE NOT USING 5010 will be as follows:

Rejected v4010 claims will return on 277CA reports with the
following edits:

• A3 493 P620 PAYER NOT ACCEPTING CLAIMS IN VERSION 4010 (Professional)
• A3 493 F620 PAYER NOT ACCEPTING CLAIMS IN VERSION 4010 (Institutional)

Rejected claims will need to be resubmitted in v5010 format.

Genius Solutions is proud to present:

Ms. Susan McClelland
Medicare Made Simple

Susan is speaking as part of a power two-pack with Mr. Carl Alden - Insurance Billing: Basics and Beyond.


They are part of a special seminar the MAC is offering, here in Michigan, to help you stay in the know of what you need to know to stay ahead of the insurance game.  The seminar is worth 10 CEs and will be offered at two different locations- Grand Rapids July 26 and Troy, July 28 • 8a - 6p.

Here is the link to the MAC seminars. 

Genius Healthcare Office Solutions: The 2012 Seminar

   

Focus on 5010 and much more!

Join Genius Solutions and your fellow healthcare office-in-arms experts for a special 1-day seminar to discuss all of the current, hot healthcare office topics. Learn new THOMAS tips and tricks and learn about ways that you can protect your office better. Also, prepare to discuss upcoming and new items such as 5010, ICD-10, and how easy it can be to implement a compliance program in your office.

June 26th at the Troy Marriott in Troy, MI


9am-1pm
Only $50 (per person)

More Information?
Call us at 586-751-9080
Fax questions to us at 586-751-9230
e-mail , and fill-out-and-fax-this-form, if you would like to join us for this seminar.

 *Click Here for the brochure.*

May 2012- 1st Friday of the Month Call

Genius Solutions First Friday of the Month Conference Call is scheduled for May 4th, 2012 at 10:00 am EST More details?  http://tinyurl.com/GSchiroFB

**Don't forget to LIKE us on our Facebook page while you're there (if you haven't already :D )

Genius Annouces New Partner- Demandforce

Announcing a new partner- Demandforce! And you will be able to preview their product at the MAC spring conference this weekend (booth #33). Get a demo with Demandforce at the conference and get entered to win an iPad!  http://www.geniussolutions.com/emailcamps/AADT_C.html

The National Academy of Chiropractic Coders News Announcement

Ted Arkfeld, DC MS CPC presents 

Coding Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment Webinar

Join us for a Webinar on May 8

No Charge for NACC Members / $29.99 for Non-Members

Chiropractic offices are losing revenue every day because they lack the understanding of what constitutes a five area adjustment. Or worse yet, they intentionally shy away from coding and billing a 98942 (5-area adjustment) because they are fearful of acquiring a negative profile leading to a post-payment audit. This webinar will describe what five anatomical areas are included in a 98942 CMT code, and why you should code and bill for a full spine adjustment if your patient presents with full spine complaints. We will cover the correct diagnostic coding to support a 98942 full spine CMT.

If you want to make an immediate impact on your practice, join us for this informative webinar on chiropractic manipulative treatment.


For more news from the NACC click here (including information about their upcoming summer webinar series).

Spring WritePad Seminars, by WritePad

Upcoming WritePad Webinars Spring 2012 **For current WritePad users (find included- the Meaningful Use series)

April 2012- 1st Friday of the Month Call

Genius Solutions First Friday of the Month Conference Call is scheduled for April 6, 2012 at 10:00 am EST More details?  http://tinyurl.com/GSchiroFB

5010 Extensions, Implementation, & the 1st Friday of the Month Call

First off, let me just say that here at Genius, we recommend that you send ALL of your electronic claims in the new 5010 format as soon as possible. We believe THOMAS works well with everything in 5010 and there is no reason to delay.

We received word from BCBSM yesterday that they were going to extend the dual (4010/5010) sending environment past the March 31, extension date (following an extension given my CMS recently). They did not say how long this extension would be and it DOES NOT apply to Medicaid claims that are ONLY being accepted in the 5010 format with NO EXTENSION beyond March 31.  It is also not clear to us if they will take Medicare DMERC CEDI after April 1 (two weeks ago, our Mark T was verbally told they would not).

Please visit http://www.geniussolutions.com/5010 for near daily updates to the 5010 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).  There is now a video, along with step-by-step instructions on the page to help you as well.

You control whether you send 4010 or 5010!  You should be sending 100% 5010 claims as soon as you can, if you are not already doing so.

We recommend the following steps:

1. You read through the instructions on the Genius 5010 page
2. Backup
3. AutoUpdate
4. Set your system to 5010
5. Begin sending claims in the new format as soon as possible
6. You need to set your 5010 indicator in THOMAS to Y

Mark hosts our regular "First Friday of the Month Conference Call" every month and is a great place to check in for current information and updates.  April 6 at 10:00 am is this month's scheduled time.    This is a great chance to talk about the latest information, your concerns,  and answer some questions. Look for an email invitation sometime next week with the call-in details.