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Last Modified: 12/17/2024 Location: FL, PR, USVI Business: Part A, Part B

How to complete the Medicare reconsideration request form (CMS-20033)

View these tips for assistance in completing the Medicare Reconsideration Request Form (CMS-20033) external link.
The Medicare reconsideration request form should be used if you disagree with the redetermination decision. You will need to submit the completed, signed form to the qualified independent contractor (QIC). The name and mailing address for the QIC can be found in your redetermination letter along with a reconsideration request form (the form sent with your letter is slightly different than the CMS-2003 form.)
Note: Submit the reconsideration request form to the QIC only. Do not send to First Coast. Submitting your request for reconsideration to First Coast will cause unnecessary delays.
A request for reconsideration must be received at the QIC within 180 days from the date of receipt of the redetermination notice. For help in determining the date for timely appeal filing, please use the Appeals Timeliness Calculator.
If you choose not to use this form, your letter must include:
Name of the beneficiary
Medicare number
Your name and contact information
List of the service(s) or item(s) you are appealing and date(s) of service
Any supporting evidence
Contractor name that completed the redetermination
CMS has established certain required information which must be submitted in order for the QICs to complete the reconsideration. Failure to provide this required information will result in delays in handling your reconsideration request.
Completing all fields on this form will ensure you meet the CMS minimum requirements for requesting the reconsideration.
Each section of the reconsideration request form is outlined below:

Section
Description
Block 1
Beneficiary name: Include the first and last name of the beneficiary as it appears on the Medicare card.
Block 2
Medicare number: Include the beneficiary's complete Medicare ID number as found on their Medicare card.
Block 3
Item or service you wish to appeal: Provide a complete description of the item or service in question.
Block 4
Date of service: From / To
Block 5
Date of the redetermination notice: Please include a copy of the notice with this request
5A Name of the Medicare contractor that made the redetermination (not required if copy of notice attached)
5B Does this appeal involve an overpayment? Yes or No
Block 6
I do not agree with the redetermination decision on my claim because: Be as specific as possible including the appropriate codes and description of the service, billed amounts, etc. This information is particularly important if you are questioning multiple lines on a claim. Including the internal control number of the claim in question helps ensure the QIC has all the information needed to complete the reconsideration request. A copy of the redetermination letter with your reconsideration request can also help ensure your request is handled in the most efficient manner possible.
Block 7
Additional information Medicare should consider
Block 8
Check one of the boxes:
I have evidence to submit. Please attach the evidence to this form or attach a statement explaining what you intend to submit and when you intend to submit it. You may also submit additional evidence at a later time, but all evidence must be received prior to the issuance of the reconsideration.
I do not have evidence to submit.
Block 9
Person appealing: Check the appropriate block of the person appealing the request
Block 10
Name, address, email, and telephone number of person appealing
Block 11
Date signed

Key Points

Reconsideration is the second level appeal.
It is an independent reexamination of a claim.
Complete this form when you do not agree with the first level of appeal, which is a redetermination.
A request for reconsideration must be filed within 180 days after the date of receipt of the redetermination notice.
Note: This form is not to be used for or with any other request (e.g., account receivable requests, enrollment forms, etc.). Visit the Forms page for complete form listing / instruction.

Where to submit your reconsideration form

Submission type
Part A
Part B
Mail
C2C Innovative Solutions, Inc.
QIC Part A East Appeals
P.O. Box 45305
Jacksonville, FL 32232-5305
C2C Innovative Solutions Inc.
QIC Part B South
P.O. Box 45300
Jacksonville, FL 32232-5300
Fax
904-539-4074
904-539-4090
Online portal

Avoid these common errors

Missing information on forms:
Beneficiary name
Medicare Beneficiary ID number
The specific service(s) and / or item(s) for which the reconsideration is being requested
The specific date(s) of the service
The name of the requestor
The name of the contractor that made the redetermination decision
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