Appropriate use of not otherwise classified codes when billing drugs and biologicals
Correct coding requires the most specific code available describing a service to be reported. Not otherwise classified (NOC)...
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Reminder on mandatory Medicare claim submission requirements
Read this important article to learn about compliance with the mandatory Medicare claim submission requirements.
Prevent errors on your OTP claims
Learn about the top errors First Coast has identified for Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) claims and how you can prevent the...
Appropriate use of not otherwise classified codes
Correct coding requires the most specific code available describing a service to be reported. Not otherwise classified (NOC)...
Guidelines for billing acute inpatient noncovered days
This article provides guidance for billing provider-liable acute inpatient non-covered and acute partial inpatient non-covered...
Important instructions for paper claim form CMS-1500 (version 02/12)
First Coast has noticed an increase in errors on the CMS-1500 (02/12) claim form. This article addresses important instructions...
Institutional billing resources (Addendums A, B, D1 and E*)
To bill correctly under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), please review the addendums* listed below.
Proper reporting of condition code G0
Hospitals should report condition code G0 (zero) on Part A claims when multiple medical evaluation and management (E/M) visits...
Submitting high dollar claims for single use vials
Read this article to learn more about submitting high dollar claims for single use vials.
Reimbursement guidelines for radiopharmaceutical procedure codes -- Avoid rejected claims
We created this article to educate on billing certain contractor-priced codes, including radiopharmaceuticals. Code list was...