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Allowing electronic submission of medically denied cancel claims

December 23, 2025
To determine if a claim was medically reviewed, providers should submit the requests correctly.

RTP reason code 34963 FAQ

February 18, 2026
Read this article to learn how to resolve claim rejects for reason code 34963.

Multiple procedure payment reduction on the professional component and technical component of certain diagnostic imaging procedures

February 16, 2026
The MPPR on diagnostic imaging applies when multiple services are furnished by the same physician to the same patient in the same session on the same day. Find out the details here.

Prohibition on billing dually eligible individuals enrolled in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program

May 4, 2026
This article provides guidance to avoid inappropriately billing Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs) for Medicare cost-sharing, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.

Payment of codes for chemotherapy administration and nonchemotherapy injections and infusion

December 23, 2025
CMS provided clarification regarding the Medicare guidance relating to complex administration CPT codes 96401-96549. Please read this article for more information.

Process for pathology, laboratory, and other codes

March 11, 2026
Avoid negative impacts to your claims by providing the medical records for the laboratory, pathology and other codes claims submissions indicated in this article. First Coast requests specific documentation with submission of these codes. P…

Responding to additional documentation requests (ADRs)

February 18, 2026
This article explains how to respond to ADRs.

Resolve claim return reason code 34963 for outpatient therapy services

December 23, 2025
Are you providing outpatient therapy services on institutional claims and receiving reason code 34963 indicating the attending physician is invalid? Read this article for assistance to resolve your claim returns.

New Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) consistency edit to validate attending physician NPI

December 23, 2025
Effective April 1, CMS implemented a new consistency edit to validate the attending physician NPI. Claims are returning with reason code 34963. Read on for more information.

Multiple procedure payment reduction

May 5, 2026
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…
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