First Coast is responsible to ensure compliance with the credit balance reporting process. The information provided below offers a brief explanation of how the CMS-838 credit balance reports should appear before either faxing to First Coast…
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.
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…
This article provides guidance to avoid inappropriately billing Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs) for Medicare cost-sharing, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.
Providers may be billing these services incorrectly. Please review this article and pay close attention to the billing loop and segment information detailed within. The NCT number has been added to the instructions.
The requirements for the submission of claims under reciprocal billing and fee-for-time compensation arrangements are the same for assigned and non-assigned claims. This article shows when these requirements apply.