First Coast supports Part B billing awareness during the month of June
Take control of your billing process with confidence. First Coast supports providers with education and resources focused on compliant Medicare Part B billing.
Throughout the month of June, recognized as Part B Billing Awareness Month, providers are encouraged to review key billing requirements and Medicare claim processing, attend informational education events, and utilize self-service tools to reduce claim submission errors and payment delays.
Medicare Part B billing requires careful claim preparation to ensure accuracy from the beginning. The Medicare Navigator: Part B Billing Series emphasizes practical approaches and CMS and First Coast resources supporting submitting claims correctly the first time. By applying these strategies during claim development, providers reduce the need for corrections, minimize denials and appeals, and prevent overpayments, ultimately improving efficiency and compliance throughout the billing process.
Staying informed and connected benefits your personal growth and supports your organization’s success, making it an investment. Incorporate practical insights and resources to your organization to improve billing accuracy through time saving methods for claim preparation and submission.
Education
Attendees from various roles often leave our sessions with relevant insights specific to their roles but also, knowledge, tips, and best practices designed to streamline workflows, improve efficiencies, and reduce costly errors.
In June, we are offering a variety of Part B billing events, including the Medicare Navigator Part B Billing series. Regardless of your role in the Medicare Part B billing process, this series will allow providers to access the following benefits:
- Faster, more efficient claim submission
- Improved accuracy with less rework
- Practical tools that save time and effort
- Stronger financial outcomes for your organization
| Date | Part B Billing Series Webinars |
|---|---|
| June 3 | Part B Billing: Verifying Patient Benefits, Eligibility and Insurers |
| June 4 | Part B Billing: Claim Preparation and Billing Requirements |
| June 16 | Part B Billing: Claim Compliance Requirements |
| June 18 | Part B Billing: A Guide to Claim Submission |
| June 23 | Part B Billing: Understanding Redeterminations and Clerical Error Reopenings |
| June 24 | Part B Billing: Medicare Overpayments and the Recoupment Process |
Additional Part B billing webinars will be offered throughout June including:
| Date | Part B Billing Webinars |
|---|---|
| June 4 | Coverage and Billing of Part B Drugs and Biologicals |
| June 9 | SPOT Part B Features |
| June 9 | Care Management Services: Integrating Chronic and Other Care Management Services into Patient Care |
| June 10 | Care Management Services: Transitioning Patient Care Coordination |
| June 10 | Care Management Services: Implementing Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) Guidelines |
| June 11 | Care Management Services: Assessing and Managing Patient Cognitive Needs |
| June 17 | Prior Authorization (PA) Demonstration for Certain Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Services |
| June 24 | Modifier of the Month: Therapy and Rehabilitation Modifiers CO, GO, CQ, GP, GN, KX and Modifiers 59, XE, XS, XU and XP |
| June 25 | Compliant Billing for Laboratory Services |
Visit our Event Calendar to register for these webinars or to view a full listing of webinars available for registration.
Missed an event? First Coast publishes a wide selection of webinar recordings and click-and-play videos to our On-Demand Learning.
Tools and Resources
Empower your team with the knowledge and materials that make a difference. Better billing starts here with our available tools and resources.
SPOT is a free, secure internet-portal offering providers, billing services, and clearinghouses the ability to:
- Verify patient eligibility
- Obtain claim status
- Perform claim adjustments
- Secure access to Medicare Part B claim and payment information
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system:
- Automated access to claim and payment inquiries
- Available outside of normal business hours
- Utilize IVR Quick Reference Guide: Medicare Provider Part B for available features
Claims processing references:
- The Claims Resources webpage provides Medicare Part B claims information, resources, and guidance for providers, including access to claims-related tools, policies, and navigation to services such as claim status, submission, and appeals within the First Coast provider portal.
Appeals resources:
- The First Coast Appeals, Reopenings, & Overpayments webpage provides claims related resources and guidance for Medicare Part B providers in Jurisdiction N, including information on claim submission, status, corrections, and appeals, along with navigation to tools and services that support the claims process.
Tools & Forms
Provides access to claims focused tools and resources designed to support Medicare Part B billing activities:
- Claim Denial/Rejection Tool
Provides detailed explanations of CARCs and RARCs received on the remittance advice, including common denial or rejection reasons and recommended resolutions. - NCCI Procedure-to-Procedure Lookup
Identifies certain code pairs subject to the automated NCCI prepayment edits requiring the use of an NCCI modifier. - Global Surgery Calculator
Determines the end date of a surgical global period for procedures with 10- or 90-day global periods - Find fee schedules – Fee Schedule Lookup
Allows users to locate fees, payment and status indicators - Subscribing to our eNews is a great way to stay informed with claim submission updates and resources for the Medicare Program.