Medical policy

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)…

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)…

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.

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

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

Reminder that general anesthesia is considered not medically reasonable and necessary when performing epidural steroid injections and facet joint injections for pain management.

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…

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…

Learn how to locate local and national coverage information regarding local coverage determinations (LCDs) and national coverage determinations (NCDs).

Learn how to locate local and national coverage information regarding local coverage determinations (LCDs) and national coverage determinations (NCDs).