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DDE (Direct data entry)

Changes to National Coverage Determination (NCD) reason code narratives
Modified: 7/3/2019
NCD reason codes will no longer display the list of diagnosis codes associated with the edit.
Direct Data Entry (DDE) process to allow submission of Medicare A (Medicare Secondary Payor) MSP claim information.
Modified: 7/3/2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to allow providers to submit claim adjustments when Medicare is the secondary payer via Direct Data Entry (DDE). [CR 8486]
Medicare Part A DDE user manualpdf file
Modified: 7/3/2019
Upcoming Direct Data Entry (DDE) screen changes
Modified: 6/19/2019
The Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) maintainer is making changes to several DDE screens.
DDE (Direct Data Entry) user ID request form pdf file
Modified: 6/8/2019
First Coast Medicare Part A DDE (Direct Data Entry) form to add/update/delete user access.
Attention Part A providers and DDE users
Modified: 5/26/2019
First Coast Service Options Inc. has revised its Direct Data Entry (DDE) user ID request form and is now available for download. Please be advised that forms with a revision date prior to September 7, 2018, will not be accepted after October 22.
Direct data entry (DDE) password reset instructions
Modified: 5/24/2019
Tips for creating and resetting your DDE password.
First Coast continues annual recertification of DDE users
Modified: 5/19/2019
CMS requires an annual recertification of users that access FISS using DDE. Learn about the steps to take to avoid interruptions to your DDE access.
Getting started with DDE
Modified: 5/19/2019
DDE is designed for Medicare Part A providers. DDE will allow you to perform the following functions; claim entry, claim correction, claim status, claim adjustments, and inquiries.
First Coast Service Options (First Coast) strives to ensure that the information available on our provider website is accurate, detailed, and current. Therefore, this is a dynamic site and its content changes daily. It is best to access the site to ensure you have the most current information rather than printing articles or forms that may become obsolete without notice.