Provider Enrollment with A/B MAC (A)

40.2 - Provider Enrollment with A/B MAC (A) (Rev. 1040, Issued: 08-25-06, Effective: 09-11-06, Implementation: 09-11-06) New IHS providers, including Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) follow the same application process as any other provider enrolling in Medicare with the designated A/B MAC (A). Instructions for completing the Form CMS-855A, Application for Health Care Providers that will bill Medicare A/B MACs (A) are found in Pub. 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 10. Section 1865 of the Social Security Act and pursuant regulations provide that IHS owned/tribally operated and IHS owned/operated facilities accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) or the American Osteopathic Accreditation (AOA) are deemed to meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation (COPS). A Federal survey is required for facilities without JCAHO or AOA accreditation. Tribally owned and operated facilities are generally under the state survey agency jurisdiction. However, the state or the tribe may request that the survey be conducted by a Federal surveyor. Freestanding FQHCs enroll with the designated FQHC A/B MAC (A).