January — December 2003

January 2003

  • "Celebrating the significance of the Medicare MNT benefit at its one-year anniversary"
  • "Correct billing for Medicare Part B MNT"
  • "How many visits are covered for Medicare MNT? Refer to the ADA evidence-based guides for practice"
  • "Diagnosis codes"

February 2003

  • "Medicare provider liability issues…what RDs should know about setting up accredited DSMT programs"
  • "Congress to consider Medicare reimbursement rates"
  • "Medicare MNT study due to Congress this summer"
  • "Targeting priorities key to transforming US health care"
  • "CMS beneficiary publication includes MNT services"
  • "Six things you need to know about HIPAA"
  • "Congress passes increase in physician Medicare reimbursement"
  • "Medicare providers have a stake in reform"
  • "Question Corner…a new Provider feature"
  • "Taxable and nontaxable income"
  • "Upcoming MNT regional conferences"

April 2003

  • "Medicare MNT stats show a successful first year"
  • "Bush requests $10 million for HIPAA enforcement and assistance"
  • "Audits: preparation and tips for reducing audit anxiety"
  • "Revised 2003 Medicare RD payment amounts for MNT"
  • "What Medicare RD providers have to say about carrier audits"

May 2003

  • "UB92 forms now can be used for Medicare MNT claims"
  • "Business associate considerations for HIPAA"
  • "State Medicare carrier Web sites"

June 2003

  • "Free services and products…are they fraud?
  • "New Medicare enrollment procedures proposed"
  • "Medicare fiscal intermediaries’ Web sites"

July 2003

  • "Using e-mail communication as an efficient business practice"
  • "Impasse with APASS soon to be resolved"
  • "Learning curves"
  • "Question Corner"

August 2003

  • "Personal digital assistants — time-saving technology for dietetics"
  • "CMS abandons earlier policy on 2003 physician fee schedule overpayments"
  • "MNT is an element of chronic disease management in Medicare reform bill"
  • "Reminder…test your claims processing software"
  • "Looking for training on Medicare MNT?"
  • "Question Corner"

September 2003

  • "Locating Medicare providers…access through MEDPARD, brochures and ADA’s Web site"
  • "HIPAA training opportunities"
  • "Remember to forward address changes to your Medicare Carrier"
  • "MedPAC releases data on Medicare population"
  • "Where to go for help or claim-related information"

October 2003

  • "Contingencies for HIPAA transaction and code set compliance"
  • "What providers need to know about Medicare reform"
  • "What does it mean to be Medicare participating provider?"
  • "Become up-to-date using revised CMS-1450 data elements"
  • "The Medicare MNT provider estimates RD providers across the country"

November 2003

  • "Identifying Medicare MNT providers — RDs and who else?"
  • "New resource defines nutrition services; offers better care"
  • "Educated health care providers can prevent medical errors"
  • "Diagnosis codes soon to be updated"

December 2003

  • "The appeals process-avenues for reviewing denied claims"
  • "Deciphering HIPAA terms and regulations"
  • "CERT audits — CMS’ program to assure correctly paid claims"
  • "Proposed DSMT legislation"
  • "Medicare reform and 2004 fee schedule uncertainties"