Revised coversheets are now available for PAR OPD submissions: Learn about the new fields to avoid delays
Effective December 9, both the standard and expedited PAR coversheets are updated with new fields to improve the prior...
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Revalidation overview
Read this article for information on Medicare revalidation.
Avoid claim processing delays when billing tetanus vaccinations
Data indicates that many providers are not submitting proper diagnosis codes to support the medical necessity for tetanus...
Part A inpatient date of service reporting and split billing
This article is a reminder for all inpatient claim submitters about how to correctly submit the date of service on the claim.
Learn how to determine when Medicare is the primary or secondary payer
This article includes a quick reference table that will help the billing staff of providers, physicians, and other suppliers...
MSP and conditional payment request claim filing guidelines
Please review this article for details on how to properly bill Medicare secondary payer (MSP) and conditional payment request...
Using web tools to handle top denied claims in your practice
First Coast offers several online tools for you to diagnose why your Medicare claims were denied and resources to help you...
Guidance on hospital inpatient admission decisions
In this special edition article, CMS stresses the importance of staying informed of all CMS national inpatient hospital policy...
How contractors may request assistance with overlapping claims
This document outlines instructions -- for Medicare administrative contractors -- regarding how to request assistance from First...
First Coast POE-AG charter – Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Part A
This charter outlines the focus and scope of First Coast Service Options’ (First Coast) Part A Provider Outreach and Education...