By now, we have all heard of the PECOS problem. Simply put, PECOS is the latest version of UPIN, PTAN, NPI or any other acronym the government has come up with to attach to your CMS provider number. Why we need another number is a question that only a government employee can ignore to answer...
The bottom line with PECOS is that this takes effect on April 1st. How apropos. If your referring physician does not have a PECOS number, then CMS will not pay you for this work. Therefore, it is important that you check with your biller to ensure that all these referral sources are correctly credentialed via PECOS. You must also be updated in CMS' credentialing system. Be sure that your billing agency has taken the necessary steps for you too. Contact Mick Raich at Vachette Pathology, 517-486-4262, to learn more.
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