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Opting out of Medicare and current opt-out listing
As provided in §4507 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, a "private contract" is a contract between a Medicare beneficiary an eligible practitioner who has "opted out" of Medicare. Read this article…
Submit provider enrollment applications electronically
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…
Submit provider enrollment applications electronically
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…
Indicating an anti-markup diagnostic service on a claim
Question and answer regarding the indication of an anti-markup diagnostic service on a claim.
Cardiac lithotripsy: A modern approach to coronary artery calcification
In September 2025, a multi-jurisdictional evidentiary Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) convened to review the clinical evidence and expert perspectives on coronary intravascular lithotripsy (IVL…
Cardiac lithotripsy: A modern approach to coronary artery calcification
In September 2025, a multi-jurisdictional evidentiary Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) convened to review the clinical evidence and expert perspectives on coronary intravascular lithotripsy (IVL…
Incarcerated beneficiary
View these guidelines for a beneficiary who is incarcerated or in custody at the time items and services are furnished.
Submission of new calendar year (CY) 2025 cccupational mix survey data
On November 20, 2025, CMS published a notice in the Federal Register (90 FR 52406) announcing a new occupational mix survey. Hospitals must complete the CY 2025 occupational mix surveys and submit…
PC-ACE training module: Reports
The PC-ACE professional training module provides instructions necessary to set up and use the PC-ACE software.