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View NCDs

CMS develops NCDs to describe circumstances for Medicare coverage nationwide for an item or service. NCDs generally outline the conditions for which an item or service is covered (or not covered)…

New FastTrack to Medicare coverage policies tool

Do you find it challenging to identify a Medicare coverage policy concerning a particular item or service? Not sure what to do if a Medicare coverage policy doesn’t exist? A new FastTrack to Medicare…

Locate guidelines on the CMS website

A procedure can have other policies or guidelines besides an LCD or NCD. The CMS website has a wealth of information. Read this article for more information.

Reporting the national drug code

Read this article for helpful information to report the national drug code on claims.

View NCDs

CMS develops NCDs to describe circumstances for Medicare coverage nationwide for an item or service. NCDs generally outline the conditions for which an item or service is covered (or not covered)…

Billing for Rebyota fecal microbiota, live-jslm, HCPCS code J1440 -- Avoid rejections

Previous instructions to bill Rebyota fecal microbiota, live-jslm with HCPCS G0455, expired effective June 30, 2023. Instead, providers shall bill HCPCS code J1440 on the same claim with HCPCS 0780T…

Document and bill genetic tests correctly

First Coast identified several errors when providers bill for genetic testing. Read this article to learn more about billing these services correctly.

Psychotherapy services

Review this article for information on billing psychotherapy services when performed with evaluation and management and prolonged services.

Request a new LCD or an LCD reconsideration electronically

Are you sending hardcopy mail to submit your requests to First Coast? Did you know there are faster and easier ways to send your requests to us? Avoid the wait. Learn about the electronic options…

Request a new LCD or an LCD reconsideration electronically

Are you sending hardcopy mail to submit your requests to First Coast? Did you know there are faster and easier ways to send your requests to us? Avoid the wait. Learn about the electronic options…