Prevent errors on your OTP claims
Learn about the top errors First Coast has identified for Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) claims and how you can prevent the...
Physician ordering laboratory tests: Your vital role in submitting documentation
Medical documentation from ordering physicians plays a vital role in validating medical necessity of ordered laboratory tests.
Mailing addresses for certain medical documentation requests have changed
To avoid delays, carefully review your additional documentation request (ADR) letter to ensure you’re sending medical...
Did you notify Medicare that your address changed? Don’t miss important notifications and ADRs
Review this article to learn how you can change the address to which additional documentation requests (ADRs} are mailed.
Inappropriate billing of anesthesia services for epidural steroid injections (ESI) and facet joint injections for pain management
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a nationwide audit identifying Medicare Part B payments to physicians for...
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...
COVID-19 vaccine and monoclonal antibody billing for Part B providers
This article will assist Medicare Part B providers with proper billing relating to COVID-19 vaccine and monoclonal antibody...
COVID-19 vaccine and monoclonal antibody billing for Part A providers
This article will assist Medicare Part A providers with proper billing relating to COVID-19 vaccine and monoclonal antibody...
Develop and implement a compliance program
A compliance program can identify, help prevent, and correct inappropriate activities of employees and/or billing companies.
Part B provider enrollment reconsideration requests
CMS recently changed their address for appealing opt-out decisions and CAP/reconsiderations. Read this article to find the new...