Is your facility receiving denials for a claim overlapping a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay? Claims overlapping with a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay can occur for several reasons. This article is intended to assist providers with…
Once enrolled as a Medicare provider, a billing method with Medicare needs to be established.
Step 1: Choose your billing method
There are two general billing methods: electronic or paper submission.
Breaking news for critical access hospitals (CAHs): CMS has directed MACs to immediately turn off reason codes 31006 and 31007 to give providers time to submit all method II reassignments to their Part A CAHs promptly. Read further to learn…
CAH Part A Method II claims for professional services will return to provider (RTP) if a reassignment isn’t in PECOS. Watch the on-demand learning video, "CAHs Method II Professional Reassignments," for instructions to add reassignments.
Providers are encouraged to use the KX modifier on 837D claims submitted with dental services inextricably linked to covered medical services. Read this article to learn more.
Would you like to reduce the time you spend contacting Medicare? Having difficulties locating a claim? Here's some tips to help locate a claim not on file.
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…