Approved network service vendor list List of network service vendors that have an approved connection to the First Coast communication gateways. December 15, 2025
Assist us in developing LCDs Join First Coast's Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) to provide your input during the development process of LCDs. December 4, 2025
Attention exempt hospital outpatient departments (OPDs): Revised additional documentation request (ADR) letters Due to a claim issue identified, exempt hospital OPDs will be receiving a revised exemption ADR letter with a revised letter fax... February 4, 2026
Audiologist Read this file for information regarding enrolling in Medicare as an audiologist. February 18, 2026
Automation of the request for reopening claims process This article informs you and your vendors about changes that will allow you to request reopening of claims electronically. September 9, 2024
Availability of the list of essential medicines considered to be in shortage for the purposes of the recently finalized separate IPPS payment for establishing and maintaining access to essential medicines In the fiscal year 2025 IPPS and LTCH final rule, CMS finalized a separate payment for establishing and maintaining access to... February 18, 2026
Avoid claim denials: Bill drug wastage correctly using the JW modifier First Coast wants you to prevent claim denials or unfavorable redetermination appeal decisions for drug wastage not reported... July 10, 2025
Avoid claim processing delays when billing tetanus vaccinations Data indicates that many providers are not submitting proper diagnosis codes to support the medical necessity for tetanus... November 27, 2024
Avoid negative impacts to your claims -- review billing and coding article A58918 molecular pathology and genetic testing View this important information you must know if you bill for molecular pathology and genetic testing. This article was updated... April 16, 2025
Avoid negative impacts to your claims -- review LCD L39073 and billing and coding article A58812 pharmacogenomics testing Important information you must know if you bill for pharmacogenomics testing. Latest updates March 6, 2026
