This calculator will assist you in determining when additional documentation requested by First Coast Service Options Inc. (First Coast) must be received.
View this important information you must know if you bill for pharmacogenomics testing, effective December 12. Important information you must know if you bill for pharmacogenomics testing, effective December 12.
Are you sending hardcopy mail to submit your requests to First Coast? Did you know there are faster and easier ways to send your requests to us? Avoid the wait. Learn about the electronic options available for you to request a new LCD or an LCD reconsideration.
Please review this article from the durable medical equipment (DME) MACs about ordering external breast prostheses and supplies for your Medicare patients.
CMS created the new HCPCS code J0248 for Veklury (remdesivir) antiviral medication when administered in an outpatient setting. Review this article for information on billing this drug.
Please review this article from the durable medical equipment Medicare administrative contractors (DME MACs) about ordering nebulizers and inhalation medication for your Medicare patients.
First Coast has implemented a new process to reduce provider burden and process claims more efficiently. If you submit claims for certain contractor-priced codes, learn how this new process will benefit you.
Review this article containing coding guidelines for radiopharmaceutical procedure codes, including examples as well as tips for how to report invoice cost.
Please review this article from the durable medical equipment (DME) MAC about ordering durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) for your Medicare patients.
So coding changes can be made more efficiently without requiring reconsideration of an LCD, CPT and ICD-10 codes are being relocated from LCDs to associated billing and coding articles or policy articles. [CR10901]
When a medical reviewer contacts the provider requesting to submit an attestation statement or signature log to authenticate a medical record, the provider must submit the attestation statement or signature log within the following 20 calendar days. [CR 6698]
Change request 10901 updates the "Medicare Program Integrity Manual" with detailed changes to the local coverage determination (LCD) process, which will help to increase transparency, clarity, consistency, reduce provider burden, and enhance public relations while retaining the ability to be responsive to local clinical and coverage policy concerns. [MM10901]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that any Medicare service provided or ordered must be authenticated by the author -- the one who provided or ordered that service. This article outlines acceptable forms of authentication.
A revised Provider Compliance Tips for Polysomnography (Sleep Studies) fact sheet is available. Learn about coverage requirements, documentation, and how to prevent claim denials.
Link to the CMS Medicare Coverage Database. The following results include only documents currently in effect.
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