New coversheet for hardcopy UB-04 submissions
This article describes First Coast’s new coversheet for hardcopy UB-04 form submissions.
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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...
Returned to provider claims affect timely filing
A claim must be submitted to Medicare no later than one year after the date of service to be considered filed timely. Claims...
Returned or rejected as unprocessable claims affect timely filing
A claim must be submitted to Medicare no later than one year after the date of service to be considered filed timely. Claims...
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...
CMS-1500 (02/12) data element requirements
This document discusses the conditions and requirements of the Item fields within the revised CMS-1500 (02/12) paper claim form...
When not to show patient paid amounts on claims
First Coast has been made aware of complaints by beneficiaries being required to pay for services up front. This article...
Providers billing for drug Octagam HCPCS code J1568
Did you know the leading reason why the Recovery Audit Contractor denies the drug Octagam during a medical review is for lack of...
New automated process for multiple PTAN matches to single NPI will reduce claim processing delays: Part A
For Part A providers with multiple facility PTANs linked to a single NPI, learn about our new automated process to match the...