Counting 10- or 90-day global periods manually? Our new global surgery calculator quickly determines the global period end date for surgical procedures. Simply enter the procedure date to obtain the surgical period end date – no manual…
This article includes a quick reference table that will help the billing staff of providers, physicians, and other suppliers determine whether Medicare is the primary or secondary payer based upon specific situational criteria. The informat…
This article will assist Medicare Part B providers with proper billing relating to COVID-19 vaccine and monoclonal antibody infusion. Beneficiary coinsurance and deductible are waived.
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.
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…
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.