Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting fact sheet
The CAC is used to supplement the MAC’s internal expertise and to ensure an unbiased and contemporary consideration of “state of...
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Submission of new drug information
First Coast accepts information regarding new drugs, new or revised indications, or marketing materials for forthcoming drugs or...
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
Important information notifying users of the requirements for approval of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) studies.
View our Journey to LCD coverage page
Visit our Journey to LCD coverage page to find more information related to LCDs, including the LCD development process and how...
Additional frequently asked questions about clinical trials and device coverage
View these additional FAQs about clinical trials and device coverage.
Understanding clinical trials and device coverage
Clinical trials background
What regulatory guidance addresses devices and clinical trials in the Medicare program?
For guidance...
Multi-jurisdictional contractor advisory committee (CAC) meeting
CAC meetings are for the purpose of discussing literature related to proposed LCDs before they are developed. CAC meetings are...
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS)
This is a brief overview of the ESRD PPS.
Clarification of Medicare bad debt policy / bad debt policy related to accounts at a collection agency
This article clarifies longstanding policy concerning reimbursement for a Medicare bad debt while the account is at a collection...
IRIS XML - CMS Presentation on usage and approved vendors
CMS has approved the following XML IRIS software vendors.