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Jurisdiction N (JN) Educational Events Calendar

Join us for one of our engaging live educational events. Learn more about the Medicare program and discover ways to improve the accuracy and efficiency of your Medicare credentialing or billing process by participating in the free educational events hosted by us. MAC JN includes providers located in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Event registration is easy

Access to our events is free with no required accounts to manage. Simply complete a few fields in our registration form and you are ready to participate. Click here to learn more about the process.

Continuing education units (CEUs)

CEUs may be awarded for successful completion of an educational event (e.g., 1 CEU per 60 minutes of attendance). Attendees must participate in the event in its entirety to be eligible for a completion certificate containing the CEU. Completion certificates will be available within 3 – 5 business days after the event within the MyCEUCertificate Gateway.
Click here to learn more about CEUs.

Accessing your CEUs is now easier, faster, and better

Completion certificates are available via the MyCEUCertificate Gateway located on the First Coast website under the Learning Center. Click here to learn more.

Assistance is available

Need help registering, starting a class, or accessing your completion certificate? Access our step-by-step tutorials:
If you still need help, email us at LearningCenterHelpDesk@fcso.com.

Target audience:

Part A - Part A (facility services billed on a CMS UB-04 claim form or an electronic equivalent)
Part B - Part B (professional services billed on the CMS-1500 claim form or an electronic equivalent)
New provider - New provider (providers, billers, coders, office staff, etc., new to the Medicare program or looking for a refresher)

Date
Audience Focus
Language
Eastern Time (ET)
Event Description
CEUs
Thursday, September 5
English
Start:
10:00 a.m.
End
11:30 a.m.
Medicare Preventive Services: Immunizations
Immunizations are defined as a process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination. In this webinar, we will outline the billing and coding requirements for vaccinations including Influenza and Pneumococcal. Additional billing details related to roster billing for both Part A Institutional and Part B Professional claims will be provided. We will conclude with a review of the resources and self-service tools that accompany these services.
1.5
Thursday, September 5
Spanish
Start:
2:00 p.m.
End
3:30 p.m.
Medicare Preventive Services: Immunizations
Immunizations are defined as a process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination. In this webinar, we will outline the billing and coding requirements for vaccinations including Influenza and Pneumococcal. Additional billing details related to roster billing for both Part A Institutional and Part B Professional claims will be provided. We will conclude with a review of the resources and self-service tools that accompany these services.
1.5
Tuesday, September 10
English
Start:
11:00 a.m.
End
12:00 p.m.
Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Guidelines
This course will apply to critical access hospitals (CAHs) and small rural hospitals in the process of converting or plan to convert in the future to a rural emergency hospital (REH). We will review requirements for enrolling, billing guidance for outpatient services and reimbursement associated with REH providers.
1.0
Tuesday, September 10
English
Start:
11:00 a.m.
End
12:00 p.m.
SPOT Series: Eligibility and the MBI Look-up Tool
SPOT is our free, secure internet portal available for use by our JN providers, facilities, billing services, clearinghouses and support staff. During this webinar we will demonstrate the patient eligibility feature that allows you to view deductible information, Medicare Secondary Payer information, home health and hospice periods as well as demonstrate how to use the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier MBI lookup tool.
1.0
Tuesday, September 10
Spanish
Start:
2:00 p.m.
End
3:00 p.m.
SPOT Series: Eligibility and the MBI Look-up Tool
SPOT is our free, secure internet portal available for use by our JN providers, facilities, billing services, clearinghouses and support staff. During this webinar our experts will demonstrate the patient eligibility feature that allows you to view deductible information, Medicare Secondary Payer information, home health and hospice periods as well as a demonstrate how to use the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier or MBI lookup tool.
1.0
Wednesday, September 11
Spanish
Start:
2:00 p.m.
End
3:30 p.m.
Updates for the Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) Prior Authorization (PA) Program
This webinar will review prior authorization (PA) program for hospital outpatient department (OPD) services updates and changes including the new service facet joint interventions. As a condition of payment, a PAR is required for the following hospital OPD services: blepharoplasty, blepharoptosis repair, and brow ptosis repairs; botulinum toxin injections; panniculectomy, excision of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue (including lipectomy), and related services including the revision to the LCD for facet joint interventions. We will review the PA process and the services requiring PA including documentation requirements.
1.5
Thursday, September 12
English
Start:
10:00 a.m.
End
11:30 a.m.
Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility
This course will provide an overview of Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) benefits, coverage requirements and billing guidelines. During the course we will review basic guidelines as well as focus on Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) and medical review errors, and how to avoid those errors. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about CORF services and accurate billing practices.
1.5
Thursday, September 12
Spanish
Start:
10:00 a.m.
End
11:30 a.m.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Coverage and Billing Requirements
Effective January 1, 2024, Medicare coverage and payment for intensive outpatient program (IOP) services are available for individuals with mental health conditions (including substance use disorders). This course will provide an overview of IOP service coverage criteria and review IOP billing guidelines for services furnished in hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). We will review documentation requirements and provide helpful resources related to IOP coverage and billing.
1.5
Thursday, September 12
Spanish
Start:
2:00 p.m.
End
3:30 p.m.
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Series: Fundamentals
The first course in our Medicare secondary payer (MSP) series provides the definition and purpose of the MSP program. We will review the MSP provisions including Group Health Plans (GHPs) and Non-group Health Plans (NGHPs). We will also explore MSP resources and self-service tools available.
1.5
Tuesday, September 17
English
Start:
8:30 a.m.
End
4:30 p.m.
Medicare Compliance Matters Virtual Symposium
Novitas Solutions and First Coast are partnering to offer the 2024 Medicare Compliance Matters virtual symposium. The virtual symposium is a three-day conference packed with essential Medicare information, updates, and key takeaways. It offers 44 engaging webinars over a three-day period focused on what matters most: Medicare Compliance. These events are only offered once a year, so reserve your seat today.
Select the registration link to view the full agenda and register.
1.5
Wednesday, September 18
English
Start:
9:00 a.m.
End
4:30 p.m.
Medicare Compliance Matters Virtual Symposium
Novitas Solutions and First Coast are partnering to offer the 2024 Medicare Compliance Matters virtual symposium. The virtual symposium is a three-day conference packed with essential Medicare information, updates, and key takeaways. It offers 44 engaging webinars over a three-day period focused on what matters most: Medicare Compliance. These events are only offered once a year, so reserve your seat today.
Select the registration link to view the full agenda and register.
1.5
Thursday, September 19
English
Start:
9:00 a.m.
End
4:30 p.m.
Medicare Compliance Matters Virtual Symposium
Novitas Solutions and First Coast are partnering to offer the 2024 Medicare Compliance Matters virtual symposium. The virtual symposium is a three-day conference packed with essential Medicare information, updates, and key takeaways. It offers 44 engaging webinars over a three-day period focused on what matters most: Medicare Compliance. These events are only offered once a year, so reserve your seat today.
Select the registration link to view the full agenda and register.
1.5
Thursday, September 19
English
Start:
2:00 p.m.
End
3:00 p.m.
A/B DME MAC Collaborative Positive Airway Pressure Webinar
Physicians/Practitioners! Are You Ordering PAP Devices for Your Patients?
This is your opportunity to hear directly from the Medicare contractors regarding Medicare’s criteria necessary for the coverage of positive airway pressure (PAP) devices and related accessories. Representatives from all four DME MAC jurisdictions will join the Part A/B education staff to explain what is required in the medical records, orders, and related documentation to support the coverage of PAP devices and related accessories. Plenty of time will be allowed for questions during this webinar so we hope you will join the Medicare Administrative contractors on September 19, 2024, for this valuable education opportunity.
0.0
Tuesday, September 24
English
Start:
10:00 a.m.
End
11:00 a.m.
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Series: Fundamentals
This course in our Medicare secondary payer (MSP) series provides the definition and purpose of the MSP program. We will review the MSP provisions including Group Health Plans (GHPs) and Non-group Health Plans (NGHPs). We will also explore MSP resources and self-service tools available.
1.0
Tuesday, September 24
English
Start:
1:00 p.m.
End
2:30 p.m.
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Series: Identifying the Primary Payer
This course in our Medicare secondary payer (MSP) series will navigate how to identify the primary payer. We will explore the role of the MSP Contractor. We will also examine the MSP resources and self-service tools available.
1.5
Tuesday, September 24
Spanish
Start:
2:00 p.m.
End
3:30 p.m.
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Series: Identifying the Primary Payer
The second course in our Medicare secondary payer (MSP) series will navigate how to identify the primary payer. We will explore the role of the MSP Contractor. We will also examine the MSP resources and self-service tools available.
1.5
Wednesday, September 25
Spanish
Start:
2:00 p.m.
End
3:00 p.m.
Modifier of the month: Repeat Procedures 76, 77 and 91
Claims for repeat services can deny as duplicate claims if submitted without proper modifiers. We'll provide guidance on submitting claims with modifiers 76, 77 and 91 for repeat services and required supporting documentation.
1.0
Thursday, September 26
Spanish
Start:
1:00 p.m.
End
2:30 p.m.
Fundamentals of Global Surgery
During this webinar, you'll discover the global surgery concept, as well as the correct use of modifiers for visits and other procedures within the global surgical period. We'll examine the basics of global surgery and explore evaluation and management modifiers (24, 25, 57 and FT) while demonstrating how to appropriately apply these modifiers, as we guide you through billing scenarios and reimbursement methodologies.
1.5
Thursday, September 26
English
Start:
2:00 p.m.
End
3:30 p.m.
Medicare Coverage for Dental Services
Medicare provides coverage for dental services inextricably linked to other covered medical services. We will outline the provider enrollment process, claim submission guidelines, coverage and documentation requirements and various resources. Dentists and other medical professionals rendering and referring dental services to Medicare patients are encouraged to attend.
1.5

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