To be considered filed timely, a claim must be submitted no later than one year after the date of service. If a claim is returned to the provider, it has not been filed successfully.
There are three ways to obtain the Medicare beneficiary identifier (MBI), which is effective when the beneficiary was or is eligible for Medicare. This article was most recently revised March 6, 2019, to add language that the MBI lookup tool can be used to obtain an MBI even for patients in a Medicare Advantage Plan. All other information remains the same. [SE18006]
Find resources and information on the new Medicare cards. This article includes a link to MLN Matters special edition article SE18006, which was revised on March 6, 2019, to add language that the MBI lookup tool can be used to obtain an MBI even for patients in a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Are you submitting claims for non-covered dental services to receive the denial? Review this article for details on submitting claims for these non-covered services.
This document outlines instructions -- for Medicare administrative contractors -- regarding how to request assistance from First Coast Service Options to resolve an overlapping claim.
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