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Posting Date: 06/12/2023
Drugs and Biologicals Frequently Asked Questions
Drugs and Biologicals Frequently Asked Questions We’ve added new frequently asked questions to our website. We encourage our providers to view answers to common questions about Drugs and Biologicals to ensure you have the information you need [...]
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Posting Date: 06/12/2023
Government Efforts to Combat Cancer Deaths Related to Tobacco
Government Efforts to Combat Cancer Deaths Related to Tobacco Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of cancer and cancer deaths. Lung cancer is what normally is thought of when talking about tobacco and cancer, but there are other [...]
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Posting Date: 03/14/2022
Ways to Submit Requests
Ways to Submit Requests Suppliers have multiple options to submit PA requests to NGS. NGSConnex (preferred) Electronic submission of medical documentation (esMD) Fax JK: 315-442-4178 J6: 717-565-3840 U.S. Mail National [...]
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Rhinoplasty and Related Services
General Documentation Requirements for Rhinoplasty and Related Services Checklist of prior authorization request (PAR) information to include: Medical documentation, with evaluation and management, supporting medical necessity of the [...]
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Posting Date: 06/15/2023
MLN Connects® Newsletter: June 15, 2023
MLN Connects® Newsletter: June 15, 2023 News Inflation Reduction Act Continues to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Drugs with Price Increases Above Inflation CMS Announces Multi-State Initiative to Strengthen Primary Care [...]
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Posting Date: 06/15/2023
Reactivating Reason Code 31755
Reactivating Reason Code 31755 As of 1/3/2023, reason code 31755 was reactivated per CMS instructions. This means the revenue code 0023 line-item date of service must match the date of service for the first home health visit on the claim. [...]
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Posting Date: 06/15/2023
Manual Review of Claims for Replacement of Supplies and Accessories used with External Ventricular Assist Device
Manual Review of Claims for Replacement of Supplies and Accessories used with External Ventricular Assist Device VAD supplies and accessories are billed using HCPCS codes Q0507, Q0508 and Q0509 as applicable. When billing for VAD supplies, [...]
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Posting Date: 06/15/2023
Claims Department Requires Additional Information for Processing Certain Services
Claims Department Requires Additional Information for Processing Certain Services Are you having difficulty with what must be provided when we ask for additional information to process your claim? If so, the following articles should assist in [...]
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Posting Date: 06/25/2021
Panniculectomy, Excision of Excess Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (Including Lipectomy) and Related Services
General Documentation Requirements for Panniculectomy, Excision of Excess Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (Including Lipectomy) and Related Services Checklist of prior authorization request (PAR) information to include: Stable weight loss [...]
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Posting Date: 06/22/2023
MLN Connects® Newsletter: June 22, 2023
MLN Connects® Newsletter: June 22, 2023 News CMS Roundup (June 16, 2023) Lower Endoscopy: Comparative Billing Report in June Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database: July Update Behavioral Health Integration Services: Get Information [...]
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