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Billing and coverage

Billing news
Modified: 2/8/2012
Change request (CR) 7704 provides guidance on reporting claims submissions and date span requirements for type of bill (TOB) 33x that contain International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition (ICD-10) codes with dates of service on or after October 1, 2013. [MM7704]
Beneficiary Notices (ABN/BNI)
Learn about the responsibility of providers to communicate beneficiaries’ rights and protections regarding financial liability under the Medicare program through beneficiary notices; including advanced beneficiary notice (ABN).
Coding
This section features information you need, including ICD-10, place of service, and procedure codes.
Coordination of Benefits (COB)
Learn how the Coordination of Benefits (COB) program helps providers identify the health benefits available to a Medicare beneficiary and coordinate the payment process to prevent mistaken payment of Medicare benefits.
General coverage
Learn about the latest changes in general Medicare coverage.
Helpful billing links
Utilize these helpful resources to increase your billing accuracy.
Improve your billing
First Coast Service Options Inc. (FCSO) offers providers the latest in self-service technology to ensure they have the resources they need to bill Medicare correctly -- the first time. These self-audit resources have been designed to help you improve your Medicare billing efficiency and accuracy.
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP)
Learn how to identify situations in which Medicare is the secondary rather than the primary payer, how to request MSP conditional payments, and how to submit MSP claims electronically.
Preventive services
Learn about preventive measures that can help keep patients healthy.

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