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CMS 855S Enrollment and Policy OverviewMichael Cimmino, Technical Advisor, CMS
Michael J. Holoman, Senior Provider Education Representative, NSC
September 7, 2017
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• Learn how to initially enroll, revalidate, and submit changes of information for suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
• Cover all aspects of completing the CMS-855S with a walkthrough of both the paper and PECOS versions of the form
• Learn how to avoid common mistakes when submitting the CMS-855S
Session Overview
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• The CMS form which is used for the enrollment of DMEPOS suppliers
• The National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) is the enrollment contractor responsible for processing all DMEPOS supplier applications
What is the 855S?
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Getting Started-The 855S Application
• You can find the 855S at the following URL:
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/CMS-Forms/CMS-Forms/Downloads/cms855s.pdf
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• Full version can be found at 42 CFR 424.57
• 2: Changes of Information• 5 & 6: Warranty Agreements• 9: Telephone requirements• 11 & 12: Beneficiary Contact• 16: Distributing Standards• 22: Accreditation• 26: Surety Bonds• 29: Practice location• 30: Hours of Business
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DMEPOS Supplier Standards
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• Suppliers enrolling for the first time• Currently enrolled suppliers reporting changes• Suppliers enrolling a new location• Suppliers needing to revalidate• Reactivation and voluntary termination
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Who should complete the 855S?
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• Suppliers must obtain an NPI and furnish it on the application prior to enrolling
• LBN and TIN must match NPPES• Suppliers can apply for an NPI using the following
link:• https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/#/
Obtaining an NPI
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855S Instructions
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Helpful 855S Information
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Section 1A & B - Business Location/Identification
• Business Location• Location
changes must be reported to CMS via the 855S within 30 days
• Business Identification
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Section 1C - Reason for Submission
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Section 1D - What Information is Changing
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Section 2A - Business Location Information
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Section 2B - Hours of Operation
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• Min of 30 hours per week
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Section 2C & D - Business Structure
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Section 2 E - States Where Items Provided
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Section 3A - Type of Supplier
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Section 3B & C - Accreditation Information
• Be sure to report an accreditation that includes all supplies you will be providing, this will impact claims’ payment
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Section 3D - Products and Services• You must supply the
appropriate licensure and/or certification as failure to do so may lead to revocation or denial of your billing privileges
• Accredited products and services only
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Section 4A - Address Information
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Section 4B - Correspondence Address
• This is used to contact the provider
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Section 4C - Revalidation Mailing Address
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• Your request/reminder to revalidate will be sent to this address
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Section 4D - Special Payment Address
• New enrollees must submit an EFT Authorization Agreement (CMS-588)
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Section 4E - Medical Records Storage
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• Where/how are you storing beneficiary medical records
• PO Boxes and drop boxes are not acceptable
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Section 5 - Comprehensive Liability Insurance
• All suppliers must have comprehensive liability insurance in the amount of at least $300,000 for each incident
• Certificate liability is required to be submitted (NSC must be listed as certificate holder)
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Section 5 - Comprehensive Liability Insurance (cont.)
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Section 6A & B - Surety Bond Information
• All suppliers required to obtain a surety bond
• This applies to any persons enrolling as a DMEPOS supplier, regardless of other existing Medicare-enrolled provider types (i.e., Physician, etc.)
• Surety is required to be submitted to the NSC
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Section 6A & B - Surety Bond Information (cont.)
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Section 7 - Final Adverse Legal Actions
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• This section is for reporting organizations; individuals will be reported in section 9
• All organizations with 5% or more direct or indirect ownership interest, any partnership interest, and/or managing control must be reported
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Section 8 - Ownership Interest/Managing Control (Orgs)
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Section 8A - Ownership Interest/Managing Control (Orgs)
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Section 8B - Ownership Interest/Managing Control (Orgs)
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Section 9 - Ownership Interest/Managing Control (Inds)
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• This section is for reporting individuals; organizations are reported in section 8
• All individuals with 5% or more direct or indirect ownership interest, any partnership interest, and/or managing control must be reported
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Section 9A - Ownership Interest/Managing Control (Inds)
• All individuals are required to undergo fingerprint-based criminal background checks
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Section 9B - Ownership Interest/Managing Control (Inds)
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• If you contract with an entity or individual to prepare and submit your claims their information should be supplied here
Section 10 - Billing Agency Information
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Section 11 - Contact Person Information
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• This is the person who will be contacted for questions regarding only this application
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Section 12 - Supporting Documents
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• All applicable or mandatory documents must be included in order to avoid delays in processing your application
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Section 13 - Penalties for Falsifying Information
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Section 14 - Assignment of Delegated Officials
• An individual who is delegated the authority to report changes and updates to the supplier’s enrollment record by an authorized official
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Section 15A - Authorized Official Certification Statement and Signature
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Section 15B - Authorized Official Signature(s)
• All AOs must be reported in section 9 and at least one must sign in section 15 here
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Privacy Act Statement
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• Your information will be entered into PECOS
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Medicare Enrollment Fees DMEPOS Suppliers CY 2017 - $560 Non-refundable
Credit Card, Debit Card, Electronic Check New locations, Additional Locations, Revalidations
&Reactivations, Applications are not processed until funds are cleared
https://pecos.cms.hhs.gov/pecos/feePaymentWelcome.do
NSC Reminders
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Mailing AddressPalmetto GBA
National Supplier ClearinghouseP.O. Box 100142
Columbia, SC 29202-3142Overnight Mailing Address
Palmetto GBANational Supplier Clearinghouse AG-490
2300 Springdale Dr., Bldg. 1Camden, SC 29020
Phone Number (866) 238-9652, M-F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, ET
http://www.PalmettoGBA.com/NSC
E-mail: [email protected]
Resources
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Online Application Status Tool Search by PTAN, NPI, TIN, DCN www.palmettogba.com/nsc
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Unit General information regarding the enrollment process Information on the appeals process Status of applications Instructions on how to obtain a CMS 855S Contact information for the NSC, DME MAC and CMSThe IVR is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (except for routine system maintenance) and can be accessed by calling the NSC Customer Service Line at (866) 238-9652
Resources
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NSC Web Submission Form
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• 855S not required
• Appeals• Licenses• Surety bonds• Certificates of
insurance
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Questions
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