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.
Medicare applies a MPPR to the payment of select therapy services. The reduction applies to HCPCS codes contained on the list of “always therapy” services, regardless of the type of provider or supplier furnishing the services. Find out the…
First Coast is able to accept Part B dental claims in the 837D electronic claims format. These files may be submitted by dental providers or billing services and clearinghouses after being enrolled for 837D and passing the 837D test file re…
A repetitive service is defined as medically necessary ambulance transportation that is furnished three or more times during a 10-day period OR at least once per week for at least three weeks. Repetitive ambulance services are often needed…
The PWK (paperwork) segment of the X12N version 5010 allows for submission of supporting documentation with a version 5010 837 electronic claim. This article details the process for using this option.