Correct coding requires the most specific code available describing a service to be reported. Not otherwise classified (NOC) codes must only be used when a more specific HCPCS or CPT code is not available. Review this article for proper use…
A claim must be submitted to Medicare no later than one year after the date of service to be considered filed timely. Claims returned to the provider have not been filed successfully.
This job aid was prepared by the Part A/B and home health and hospice (HHH) MAC collaboration team to help providers that experience claim rejections for overlapping dates of service.