Working with Medicare & Medicaid
Information to help you master the Medicare & Medicaid mazes.
Access Medicare information relating to HIPAA, auditing, and denied claims.
Read the Medicare Handbook and Medicaid FAQ.
Review coding information related to CPT and ICD-9.
Learn about psychology's role in Medicare legislation.
Medicare Finalizes Favorable Change in Diagnostic Testing Rule
by Government Relations Staff
November 23, 2004 -- Medicare has finalized a revision to its diagnostic testing rule that’s good news for psychologists. The rule change takes effect in January.
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Medicaid Basics: Q & As for Psychologists
by Government Relations Staff
October 26, 2004 -- Learning how Medicaid works is an important first step in supporting organized psychology’s efforts to ensure that low-income beneficiaries maintain access to the psychological services they need.
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Medicare Reimbursement: Timely Q & As
by Federal Regulatory Affairs Staff
October 12, 2004 -- Learn answers to several recent questions from APA members concerning reimbursement under Medicare and private insurance.
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Online Medicare Resources
by Government Relations Staff
October 11, 2004 -- A list of links to Medicare information.
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Medicaid Frequently Asked Questions
by Government Relations Staff
September 21, 2004 -- This new publication helps psychologists understand basics of the Medicaid program -- including benefits, eligibility, and waivers.
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It Pays to Submit HIPAA-Compliant Claims
by Communications Staff
May 10, 2004 -- Effective July 1, health professionals who submit Medicare claims electronically in the format mandated by the HIPAA Transaction Rule will have their claims paid more quickly than those providers who do not.
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Are You Prepared for a Medicare Audit?
by Government Relations Staff
April 12, 2004 -- Psychologists who provide services to Medicare beneficiaries need to be prepared for the possibility of an audit. It’s helpful to know what triggers Medicare audits, how to prevent them, and how to handle an unfavorable audit determination.
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How to Avoid and Handle Medicare Claim Denials
by Government Relations Staff
March 10, 2004 -- It costs time and money to deal with Medicare claim denials. A combination of preventive actions and standard procedures for handling denials can help minimize the difficulty.
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New Medicare Law Benefits Practitioners
by Government Relations Staff
January 28, 2004 -- In addition to including a prescription drug benefit for seniors and problematic efforts to increase privatization in Medicare, the Medicare Prescription and Reform Act of 2003 helps psychologists who treat Medicare beneficiaries in several ways.
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Medicare Handbook - A Guide for Psychologists
by Government Relations Staff
2002 Update - The Medicare Handbook answers important Medicare questions for practicing psychologists.
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