Jurisdiction H (JH) Educational Events Calendar

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Compliant Billing for Part A Drugs and Biologicals

Medicare will consider reimbursement for drugs and biologicals after administration of the needed dosage for the patient’s condition. Errors related to drug dosage reporting and coverage requirements are top reasons contributing to incorrect claim billing. This webinar will provide coverage and billing guidelines for drugs and biologicals for Part A services. We will review topics such as purposeful documentation requirements, reporting the correct units, and the use of the JW and JZ modifiers.

1.5

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Part B Billing: Claim Compliance Requirements

The Medicare Navigator Part B Billing Workshop series navigates the preparation, submission, correction, and appeal of claims submitted on the CMS-1500 claim form (or electronic equivalent). The third webinar in this six-part series will review the CMS National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and its role in Medicare Part B billing, including Procedure to Procedure (PTP) edits, modifier use, add on codes (AOCs), and medically unlikely edits (MUEs).

1.5

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Prior Authorization (PA) Demonstration for Certain Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Services

This webinar will review the prior authorization (PA) demonstration for certain ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services for the states of Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The service categories targeted by the demonstration are blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), brow lift, and related services; botulinum toxin injections; panniculectomy and excision of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue (including lipectomy), and related services; rhinoplasty and related services; and vein ablation and related services. Under PA, the provider submits the prior authorization request (PAR) and supportive medical documentation to the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) and receives an affirmed or non-affirmed decision prior to rendering the service. This webinar will review the PAR process, review decision timeframes, potential results and documentation guidelines. Members of our PA team will be available for questions relating to the PA demonstration.

1.5

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Collaborative DME Glucose Monitors Webinar Coming June 17, 2026!

This is your opportunity to hear directly from the Medicare contractors regarding Medicare’s Glucose Monitor Requirements.

Representatives from all four DME MAC jurisdictions will join the Part A/B education staff to discuss the coverage criteria, documentation requirements, and common errors. Plenty of time will be allowed for questions after the presentation so we hope you will join the Medicare Administrative Contractors on June 17, 2026, for this valuable education opportunity.

0.0

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Preventive Services: Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) and Diabetes Management

The Preventive Services series provides an overview of Medicare coverage requirements, patient and provider eligibility, and billing guidelines for a variety of preventive care services. The next webinar in the series will review the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) intended to support patients diagnosed with prediabetes and prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes. Additional services intended to support a healthy lifestyle, such as Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) and Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT), will be covered in this session.

1.5

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Novitasphere Part B Features and Functionality

Novitasphere is our free, secure internet portal available for use by our JH and JL providers, facilities, billing services, clearinghouses and support staff. This webinar will conduct a demonstration of the Part B features available in Novitasphere including eligibility, claim submission, claim status, remittance advice, appeal requests, and many more.

1.5

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Part B Billing: Claim Submission

The Medicare Navigator Part B Billing Workshop series navigates the preparation, submission, correction, and appeal of claims submitted on the CMS-1500 claim form (or electronic equivalent). The fourth webinar in this six-part series will examine claim submission methods, define the fields on the CMS-1500 claim form (or electronic equivalent) and review how to submit Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) claims.

1.5

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Reviewing the Basics of Infusion and Hydration Services in an Outpatient Setting

Infusion, hydration, and injection services follow guidelines specific to orders placed and often time-based CPT codes. This presentation will provide an overview of infusion and hydration therapy services, including foundational billing guidelines, coding hierarchy, and time requirements. In addition, we will review documentation standards that support accurate code assignment and help mitigate potential audit risk.

1.5

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Part B Billing: Understanding Redeterminations and Clerical Error Reopenings

The Medicare Navigator Part B Billing Workshop series navigates the preparation, submission, correction, and appeal of claims submitted on the CMS-1500 claim form (or electronic equivalent). The fifth webinar in this six-part series focuses on Medicare Part B appeals and clerical error reopenings, highlighting self-service options for providers. This webinar will review appeal levels, submission timeframes, appealable and non-appealable claims, and self-service methods to submit appeals and check status.

1.5

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Modifier of the Month: Therapy and Rehabilitation Modifiers CO, GO, CQ, GP, GN, KX and Modifiers 59, XE, XS, XU and XP

The Modifier of the Month workshop series defines commonly used modifiers and demonstrates billing utilization. During this webinar, we will review modifiers CO, GO, CQ, GP, GN, KX and modifiers 59 and X(EPSU), used for billing physical, occupational and speech language therapy services.

1.5

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Part B Billing: Medicare Overpayments and the Recoupment Process

The Medicare Navigator Part B Billing Workshop series navigates the preparation, submission, correction, and appeal of claims submitted on the CMS-1500 claim form (or electronic equivalent). The last webinar in this six-part series will examine the differences between solicited and unsolicited Medicare overpayments and outline the recoupment process, including voluntary refunds, immediate offsets, extended repayment schedules, and available self-service tools for managing repayments.

1.5

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Compliant Billing for Laboratory Services

Medicare improper payment data demonstrates laboratory services are consistent contributors to the Part B error rate at the national and local contractor levels. This webinar will review enrollment qualifications, ordering and certifying requirements, coverage and billing guidelines, and purposeful documentation components. We will also outline common improper payment errors identified by various review contractors and provide helpful resources to support Medicare compliance.

1.5

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Mandatory Self-Service Reopenings for AR, LA, CO, MS, NM, OK Providers

Novitas strives to ensure our Medicare providers access the most efficient, effective and supportive resources offered for the Medicare program. To reduce mail volume and improve efficiency, clerical error reopening (CER) requests received via fax or mail will be returned effective August 1, 2026 for providers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Colorado, Mississippi, New Mexico and Oklahoma. This informative webinar will review this initiative and educate on the free self-service tools available from Novitas for electronically submitting CERs.

1.5

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

New Provider: Getting Started with Medicare

Are you new to Medicare? Whether you are a provider, biller, coder, compliance officer or serve in some other role, let us connect you to Medicare program requirements and resources by attending our New Provider workshop series. The first webinar in our StayConnected New Provider 5-part workshop series introduces the Medicare program and contractors, enrollment options, beneficiary eligibility, coverage policies and reimbursement methods.

1.5

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

New Provider: Enrolling in Electronic Billing

Are you new to Medicare or electronic billing? Whether you are a provider, biller, coder, compliance officer or serve in some other role, let us connect you to Medicare program requirements and resources by attending our New Provider workshop series. The second webinar in our StayConnected New Provider 5-part workshop series highlights the benefits of electronic billing, reviews the various free options available, and provides an overview of the enrollment form to start the process.

1.5

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

New Provider: Billing Part B Services

Are you new to billing Part B Medicare services? Whether you are a provider, biller, coder, compliance officer or serve in some other role, let us connect you to Medicare program requirements and resources by attending our New Provider workshop series. The third webinar in our StayConnected New Provider 5-part workshop series review Medicare billing requirements for Part B professional services, fields on the CMS-1500 claim form (or electronic equivalent) and claims processing expectations.

1.5

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

New Provider: Billing Part A Services

Are you new to billing Part A Medicare services? Whether you are a provider, biller, coder, compliance officer or serve in some other role, let us connect you to Medicare program requirements and resources by attending our New Provider workshop series. The fourth webinar in our StayConnected New Provider 5-part workshop series will review Medicare billing requirements for Part A institutional services, fields on the CMS-1450/UB-04 claim form (or electronic equivalent) and claims processing expectations.

1.5

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

New Provider: Appealing and Correcting Claims

Are you new to the Part A and B claim correction and appeal process? Whether you are a provider, biller, coder, compliance officer or serve in some other role, let us connect you to Medicare program requirements and resources by attending our New Provider workshop series. The last webinar in our StayConnected New Provider 5-part workshop series will review options available to providers when they disagree with Medicare's claim decision or discover an error with a prior claim submission.

1.5

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Modifier of the Month: Surgical Modifiers 54, 55, 56, 58, 78 and 79

The Modifier of the Month workshop series defines commonly used modifiers and demonstrates billing utilization. This webinar will review the global surgery concept and provide an overview of modifiers 54, 55, 56, 58, 78, and 79 used to reflect procedures performed within the global surgery period.

1.5

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Start:

1:00 p.m.

End:

2:30 p.m.

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Preventive Services: Counseling and Therapies

The Preventive Services series identifies a variety of Medicare covered preventive services and provides an overview of coverage, provider and patient eligibility, and billing requirements. This session will provide an overview of alcohol misuse, tobacco use, depression screenings, and more.

1.5

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Foundations of Compliance: Establishing a Compliance Program

The Medicare Navigator Foundations of Compliance workshop series supports Medicare compliance, accurate billing and documentation standards. Protecting the Medicare trust fund is the responsibility of everyone involved in the Medicare program, including providers and suppliers. Help prevent fraud, waste and abuse by establishing a proactive compliance program focused on improper payment prevention. Establishing a Compliance Program is the first of four webinars in the series focused on defining the fundamental elements of a successful compliance program, identifying options to correct claim errors, and review critical resources for implementation guidance.

1.5

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF)

This webinar will provide an overview of Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) benefits, coverage requirements and billing guidelines. 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 billing practices.

1.5

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Start:

1:00 p.m.

End:

2:30 p.m.

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Preventive Services: Tests and Screenings

The Preventive Services series identifies a variety of Medicare covered preventive services and provides an overview of coverage, provider and patient eligibility, and billing requirements. This session will provide an overview of many of the preventive service screenings and tests available such as bone mass measurements, cardiovascular disease, glaucoma screening, and more.

1.5

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model Prior Authorization Process

CMS implemented the prior authorization Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model for dates of service on and after January 15, 2026, for services provided in New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Texas and billed to Novitas. This webinar will provide an overview of the WISeR Model and prior authorization guidelines and identify valuable resources to navigate the WISeR Model process. Join this webinar to gain a better understanding of the WISeR Model and review answers to commonly asked questions regarding prior authorizations.

1.5

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Foundations of Compliance: Locating and Utilizing National Coverage Determinations (NCDs)

The Medicare Navigator Foundations of Compliance Workshop series is intended to support Medicare compliance, accurate billing and documentation standards. Locating and Utilizing National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) is the second of four webinars in the series focused on establishing core principles of a comprehensive compliance program. During this webinar, we will review how to locate, interpret and use NCDs to aid in determining reasonable and necessary criteria for Medicare covered services.

1.5

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Foundations of Compliance: Locating and Utilizing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs)

The Medicare Navigator Foundations of Compliance Workshop series is intended to support Medicare compliance, accurate billing and documentation standards. Locating and Utilizing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) is the third of four webinars in the series focused on establishing core principles of a comprehensive compliance program. During this webinar, we will review how to locate, interpret and use LCDs to aid in determining reasonable and necessary criteria for Medicare covered services.

1.5

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Additions and Revisions

This webinar will include new and revised local coverage determinations and billing and coding articles. The session will review impacts based on the April 2026 CPT/HCPCS code quarterly updates and articles addressing topics such as molecular pathology and genetic testing, duplex scan of lower extremity arteries, biomarkers in patients with microhematuria, non-invasive arterial duplex ultrasound of the upper and lower extremities and more. We’ll also provide guidance regarding application of the FastTrack to Medicare coverage policies self-service tool.

1.5

Wednesdya, July 29, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Medicare Part B Updates - July 2026

This webinar is a review of the most recent Medicare updates and contains a wide variety of topics which include, but are not limited to, MAC initiatives, CMS initiatives, quarterly and annual updates including Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB)updates, Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) updates, Average Sales Price (ASP) file updates, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) updates, PC-ACE upgrade file, and CERT information.

1.5

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Start:

10:00 a.m.

End:

11:30 a.m.

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Part A Medicare Modifiers: Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) Modifiers GA, GX, GY and GZ

The Part A Medicare Modifier series defines commonly used modifiers and demonstrates billing utilization. During this webinar, we will review modifiers GA, GX, GY, or GZ used when an Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN), Form CMS-R-131, is issued to the beneficiary in advance of providing services Medicare probably or certainly will not be covered. The ABN communicates potential financial liabilities and appeal rights for the non-covered services. We will review ABN requirements, required or optional scenarios for issuing, and claim submission guidelines.

1.5

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Start:

1:00 p.m.

End:

2:30 p.m.

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Medicare Part A Updates - July 2026

This event will review the most recent Medicare updates and can contain a wide variety of topics. We will review MAC initiatives, CMS initiatives, quarterly updates to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System and the clinical laboratory fee schedule. Additional updates include ICD-10 and other coding revisions to national coverage determinations (NCDs) and the interest rate for Medicare overpayments and underpayments.

1.5

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Foundations of Compliance: Purposeful Documentation

The Medicare Navigator Foundations of Compliance Workshop series is intended to support Medicare compliance, accurate billing and documentation standards. Purposeful Documentation is the last webinar of the series focused on establishing core principles of a comprehensive compliance program. During this webinar, we will introduce the various Medicare Integrity Program (MIP) contractors, identify best practices for purposeful documentation completion, outline the process for additional documentation requests, and review common documentation errors and how to avoid them.

1.5

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Review Choice Demonstration (RCD): Cycle 1 Progress and Transitioning to Cycle 2

Join us for up-to-date information on IRF RCD as we progress through reviews in Cycle 1. We will review common questions, observations and trends related to IRF RCD including the top reasons for non-affirmations. We will provide guidance on transitioning from Cycle 1 to Cycle 2 including Cycle 1 affirmation rate calculation and Cycle 2 review choice options. Our IRF RCD clinical team will be available to answer questions. TX IRFs are encouraged to attend.

1.5

Friday, July 31, 2026

Start:

9:00 a.m.

End:

10:30 a.m.

Start:

8:00 a.m.

End:

9:30 a.m.

Partial Hospitalization Program Billing and Coverage Requirements

This webinar will review how the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is structured and the distinctions between other programs related to mental health. We will review the type of care that should be rendered for patients that met the criteria to receive PHP services.

We will outline the specific guidelines, requirements and billing related to PHP.

1.5

Friday, July 31, 2026

Start:

12:00 p.m.

End:

1:30 p.m.

Start:

11:00 a.m.

End:

12:30 p.m.

Avoiding the Most Frequent Part A Claim Errors: April - June 2026

This webinar will review how the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is structured and the distinctions between other programs related to mental health. We will review the type of care that should be rendered for patients that met the criteria to receive PHP services.

We will outline the specific guidelines, requirements and billing related to PHP.

1.5