Basics of Internet-based PECOS for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners

Do you know how to use Internet-based PECOS to enroll in the Medicare Program?

A fact sheet produced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides this information for physicians and non-physician practitioners

The fact sheet highlights the following:

• Submission Options on the Medicare Enrollment Application
• How to get started on the Internet-based PECOS
• Completing an Enrollment Action Using Internet-based PECOS
• Limitations of Internet-based PECOS
• How to use Internet-based PECOS (listed by group description)
• Medicare Enrollment Processing Time Frames
• Role of the Medicare Enrollment Contractor
• Who to contact if you run into problems
• Additional resources for the enrollment process

To download and view the fact sheet, please click the following link: Guide on PECOS

Correctly Using Modifier 33 and Modifier PT

Do you know the difference on when to use CPT® Modifier 33 and Modifier PT?

Modifier 33

• Developed by the American Medical Association (AMA)
• Modifier 33 is for services with US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) A or B rating

Modifier PT

• Developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Modifier PT is more specialized

An article published by Kareo, explains Modifier 33 & Modifier PT, as well as, addresses the following questions:

• What services have an A or B rating?
• What to do if you forget the modifier
• Should you use both Modifier PT and Modifier 33?

To go to the full article, please go to the following the link: Modifier 33 and Modifier PT