This charter outlines the focus and scope of First Coast Service Options’ (First Coast) Part A Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group (POE-AG). The charter also defines POE-AG membership requirements, roles, and responsibilities.
First Coast provider outreach and education advisory groups meet at least three times per year. Meetings may be held online (e.g., webinar) or as a face-to-face event. This schedule lists the meetings planned for Florida, the U.S. Virgin Is…
Each year, First Coast invites members of the provider community to join the provider outreach and education advisory group for their geographic area. This document lists the members of Part A and Part B advisory groups for providers in Flo…
The Provider Outreach and Education team at First Coast welcomes you to Medicare. Providers are responsible for knowing and following the rules and regulations that apply to all services billed to Medicare under their provider number.
Based on claims reviewed by the recovery audit contractor (RAC), First Coast has identified top denials for services within the category of vein ablation (codes 36475 and 36478) relating to endovenous radiofrequency ablation and laser treat…
This article provides guidance to avoid inappropriately billing Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs) for Medicare cost-sharing, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.