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Submit medical review documentation electronically

February 18, 2026
Are you sending hardcopy mail to submit your requests to First Coast? Did you know there are faster and easier ways to send your requests to us? Avoid the wait. Learn about the electronic options available for you to submit medical review d…

Signature requirements: Guidelines for authentication of Medicare services

December 23, 2025
CMS requires that any Medicare service provided or ordered must be authenticated by the author - the one who provided or ordered that service. This article outlines acceptable forms of authentication.

Signature requirement samples

December 23, 2025
Medicare signature requirements sample signature log and sample signature attestation statement.

Instructions for completing the prior authorization request (PAR) coversheet for repetitive scheduled non-emergency ambulance transport

February 18, 2026
Learn how to complete the the prior authorization request (PAR) coversheet for repetitive scheduled non-emergency ambulance transports.

Checklist: Community mental health centers (CMHC) or partial hospitalization program (PHP)

May 4, 2026
This checklist is an aid to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests pertaining to community mental health centers (CMHC) or partial hospitalization program (PHP).

Checklist: Home health referrals

March 9, 2026
Medicare home health referrals must contain information in the medical record from the certifying physician and/or acute/post-acute care facility justifying the referral. Use this checklist to gain an understanding of the criteria necessary…

Checklist: Vascular stenting lower extremities and endovascular revascularization

April 30, 2026
This checklist is intended to provide health care providers with a reference for use when responding to additional documentation requests for vascular stenting lower extremities (CPT 37227) and endovascular revascularization (CPT 37229).

Checklist: Paravertebral facet joint injection services documentation

December 23, 2025
This checklist is intended to provide health care providers with a reference for use when responding to medical documentation requests for paravertebral facet joint injection services.

Botulinum toxin injections

April 29, 2026
Botulinum toxins are potent neuromuscular blocking agents that are useful in treating various focal muscle spastic disorders and excessive muscle contractions, such as dystonia, spasms, and twitches.

How to bill correctly for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder

December 23, 2025
First Coast is receiving first-level appeals (redeterminations) based on claim denials for providers not including the ordering psychiatrist on the claim when billing for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Read this article to learn m…
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