AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2011 Bulletin 1
CMS' MLN Offers Easy Access to Medicare Program Information
CMS' MLN Offers Easy Access to Medicare Program Information It is recommended that those responsible for developing and submitting claims (such as billers, coders, reimbursement specialists, and office practice managers) become familiar with the Medicare Learning Network (MLN). MLN provides timely and accurate information needed to submit Medicare claims correctly the first time. This information is available to all for download at no cost. From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Medicare Learning Network: A Message to Our Provider Partners Get Accurate Solutions Now to Your Medicare Claim Questions You can find plenty of answers to your Medicare...
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Article Overview
This article describes the Medicare Learning Network (MLN) as a source of free Medicare program information for people involved in claims development and submission, including billing and coding professionals. It also includes a brief notice about the scheduled early release of the CPT 2012 codebook and references where CMS payment-related information for 2012 would be published. The piece is useful for readers looking for general Medicare education resources and timing-related updates tied to coding and reimbursement planning.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps billing and coding staff and practice managers identify where to find official Medicare guidance and stay aware of upcoming annual coding and payment information updates.
Article Sections
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Get Accurate Solutions Now to Your Medicare Claim Questions
Introduces the Medicare Learning Network as a source of Medicare program information for billing and coding professionals. The section focuses on access to educational resources and general support for claims-related questions.
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CPT 2012 Codes Scheduled for Early Release
Provides a notice about the timing of the 2012 CPT codebook release and mentions where related Medicare payment information would be published. The section is informational and time-specific.
What You Will Learn
- What the Medicare Learning Network is and who may use it
- Where to find CMS Medicare program education resources
- What timing-related information is provided about the CPT 2012 release
- Where CMS payment-related information for 2012 would be published
Who Should Read This
- Billing and coding professionals
- Coders
- Billers
- Reimbursement specialists
- Office practice managers
- Medicare claims staff
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