This checklist is being provided as a tool to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests for aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (DRG 559, 560 and 561) services.
This checklist is being provided as a tool to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests for cardiac defibrillator implant w/o cardiac cath (DRG 226 and 227) services.
Are you using regular mail for submissions to First Coast? We have several electronic options that are easier and faster for you to use. Additionally, submitting documentation electronically:
Are you sending hardcopy mail to submit your requests to First Coast? Avoid the wait. There are faster and easier ways to send your requests to us. Learn about the electronic options available for you.
Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) develop LCDs to describe circumstances for Medicare coverage for our jurisdictions. There are two ways to view LCDs, either by viewing the list of all active LCDs and articles on the medical policy/…