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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    7C625

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Hospice – Clarify reason for discharge. Claim is being returned for one of the following reasons: Remarks are not present or do not indicate valid reason for discharge/transfer. Remarks indicate beneficiary [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    38038

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Check OPPS claims for potential overlapping dates of service prior to claim submission and bill accordingly An adjustment bill must be submitted For bill type 34X, only vaccines and their administration, [...]

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  • Posting Date: 11/08/2024
    Navigating Medicare Compliance for Federally Qualified Health Centers

    Understanding Medicare compliance is crucial for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to ensure proper billing and reimbursement under the FQHC Prospective Payment System (FQHC PPS). This comprehensive webinar is designed to provide an [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    55S29

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Respond promptly to a MAC, CERT, RAC, SMRC, or UPIC request for additional documentation.  Documentation is necessary to verify compliance with a benefit category requirement. Ensure that all records, [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    55H1R

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Review coverage and billing guidelines for the NOE to ensure that your NOEs are accurately billed. Related Content CMS IOM, Pub. 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 9, Section 20.2.1.1 Filing an [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    55H2B

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Ensure the submitted documentation supports the beneficiary is confined to the home.  An individual shall be considered “confined to the home” (homebound) if the following two criteria are met: Criterion [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    56900

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error This reason code can and should be prevented. When providers receive an ADR, respond according to the date listed in the ADR. Providers should start gathering the documentation being requested immediately. This [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    56900

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error This reason code can and should be prevented. When providers receive an ADR, respond according to the date listed in the ADR. Providers should start gathering the documentation being requested immediately. This [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    55H1R

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Review coverage and billing guidelines for the NOE to ensure that your NOEs are accurately billed. Related Content CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 9, Section [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    55H20

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error This denial is based on review of a claim that was submitted as a demand bill. The charges on this claim are beneficiary liable. The beneficiary may be billed for these charges.

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    56900

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error This reason code can and should be prevented. When providers receive an ADR, respond according to the date listed in the ADR. Providers should start gathering the documentation being requested immediately. This [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    37236

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify eligibility of the attending/ordering physicians in PECOS. Print that verification and make it part of the medical record. If applicable, submit a reopen request to the Appeals Department indicating error [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    32072

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error The attending physician reported on your claim must be active in PECOS to be considered a valid attending physician for the home health patient.

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    55H1L

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Clinical progress notes should show evidence of a steady decline or downward trajectory in the beneficiary’s clinical status over time. Documentation should be objective, measurable and must support a life [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    55B31

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Review coverage guidelines and patient records to determine if all appropriate documentation was sent for review that may have supported medical necessity. When you receive an ADR from National Government [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    55B31

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Review coverage guidelines and patient records to determine if all appropriate documentation was sent for review that may have supported medical necessity.  When you receive an ADR from National Government [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    59118

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Review reason code 59118 in the Direct Data Entry system for applicable codes. Alternatively, review the latest Change Requests/MLN® Matters articles for relevant ICD-10 updates. The most current MLN Matters [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    59118

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Review reason code 59118 in the Direct Data Entry system for applicable codes. Alternatively, review the latest Change Requests/MLN® Matters articles for relevant ICD-10 updates. The most current MLN Matters [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    55S05

    Avoiding/Correcting this Error The SNF should ensure that SNF services that are not covered are identified. After discussion with the beneficiary and/or representative you should properly issue an ABN and bill for the noncovered services [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    54NCD

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Review coverage guidelines for the service being denied to ensure medical necessity of the services being provided to the beneficiary. Ensure all Medicare coverage and medical necessity requirements are met [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    52NCD

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Ensure all Medicare coverage and medical necessity requirements are met prior to billing. If the provider determines that Medicare will not cover the services, consider submitting the charges as noncovered. [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    52NCD

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Ensure all Medicare coverage and medical necessity requirements are met prior to billing. If the provider determines that Medicare will not cover the services, consider submitting the charges as noncovered. [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    52MUE

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error You have the right to submit an appeal when you believe the medical records support that the denied services were reasonable and medically necessary. Providers should review the information on the CMS website [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    5ND07

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error To prevent this error, ensure all Medicare coverage and medical necessity requirements are met prior to billing. Providers can visit the CMS Coverage Database to review the NCDs and LCDs to determine the [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/24/2024
    Submit an Initial Enrollment Application

    Table of Contents Step 1: Determine You are in the Right Place Step 2: Complete the Medicare Application Step 3: Submit the Required Documentation Related Content [Return to Top] Step 1: Determine You are in the Right Place The [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/24/2024
    Submit an Initial Enrollment Application

    Table of Contents Step 1: Determine You are in the Right Place Step 2: Complete the Medicare Application Step 3: Submit the Required Documentation Related Content [Return to Top] Step 1: Determine You are in the Right Place The [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/24/2024
    Submit an Initial Enrollment Application

    Table of Contents Step 1: Determine You are in the Right Place Step 2: Complete the Medicare Application Step 3: Submit the Required Documentation Related Content [Return to Top] Step 1: Determine You are in the Right Place The [...]

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  • Posting Date: 04/14/2022
    View Existing Medicare ID (PTAN) in PECOS and Effective/End Dates for Reassignment

    View Existing Medicare ID (PTAN) in PECOS and Effective/End Dates for Reassignment Important: If you recently submitted an application to request a PTAN, please verify the approval letter was received prior to submission of claims. Log [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    34986

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error The PN modifier is used on all claim lines for all services, procedures and/or surgeries provided at an excepted off-campus outpatient, PBD of a hospital. The PN modifier applies to a grandfather/excepted PBD for [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    34986

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error The PN modifier is used on all claim lines for all services, procedures and/or surgeries provided at an excepted off-campus outpatient, PBD of a hospital. The PN modifier applies to a grandfather/excepted PBD for [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    34985

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error The PO modifier is used on all claim lines for all services, procedures and/or surgeries provided at an excepted off-campus provider-based outpatient department (PBD). The PO modifier applies to a [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    34985

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error The PO modifier is used on all claim lines for all services, procedures and/or surgeries provided at an excepted off-campus provider-based outpatient department (PBD). The PO modifier applies to a [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    38119

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify the admission date and from date on this claim Verify the patient’s MBI to make sure that it has been correctly reported If the MBI is incorrect, this edit will be assigned If admission and from dates [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    38119

    SNF inpatient claims have to be processed in sequence. That means that when the beneficiary is going to be in the SNF as an inpatient for several months in a row, claims for the months the beneficiary is in the SNF must be submitted one at a [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    34977

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error If you are billing for on-campus services only: Report the billing provider address only in the billing provider loop 2010AA Do not report any service facility location in loop 2310E (or in DDE MAP 171F [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    34977

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error If you are billing for on-campus services only: Report the billing provider address only in the billing provider loop 2010AA Do not report any service facility location in loop 2310E (or in DDE MAP 171F [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    32402

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify HCPCS code using the FISS DDE Inquiries HCPCS file (option 14) to determine the allowable revenue codes based upon the date of service. Verify billing and, if appropriate, correct the claim using the [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    32402

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify HCPCS code using the FISS Inquiries HCPCS file (option 14). Allowable revenue codes will be displayed based on DOS. Use the claims correction option to report the appropriate HCPCS/CPT code and resubmit [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    32404

    Verify HCPCS code using the FISS Inquiries HCPCS file (option 14). Allowable HCPCS codes will be displayed based on DOS. Avoiding/Correcting This Error Use the claims correction option to report the appropriate HCPCS/CPT code and resubmit the [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    32266

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Report influenza virus, pneumococcal pneumonia virus, and COVID-19 vaccines (and administration) with your charges on the 77X claim for informational and data collection purposes only. Report revenue code 0771 [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    31191

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error: When submitting the NOA, all date fields must match. Since the NOA is the start of the admission period, the "From" date, "Through" date and "Admission" date should all be the same.

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  • Posting Date: 10/22/2024
    31197

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify that all information is keyed correctly according to the applicable entry in the SAMHSA Opioid Treatment Program directory and your Medicare Part A enrollment information. When corrections are completed, [...]

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  • Posting Date: 03/22/2022
    Connecticut

    Connecticut Member Name Professional Title Association Business Name/Address Email Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Audit and Education Specialist Hartford Healthcare 181 Patricia Genova Drive Newington, CT [...]

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  • Posting Date: 12/17/2021
    General Information

    General Information Certain diagnostic services provided by an IDTF are considered for Medicare payment when medically necessary. A referring/treating provider must order all covered services. The treating physician or nonphysician [...]

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  • Posting Date: 05/23/2019
    Performance Standards

    Performance Standards If providers are credentialing as an IDTF, then the performance standards shall be reviewed thoroughly before submitting a Medicare application. Refer to the IDTF Performance Standards and Attachment 2 beginning on page [...]

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  • Posting Date: 11/23/2021
    Interpreting Physicians and Personnel (Technicians) Who Perform Tests

    IDTF Billing Guide Interpreting Physicians and Personnel (Technicians) Who Perform Tests An IDTF may be either a mobile or stationary/fixed facility. Portable/Mobile Facility There are two types of mobile IDTFs. Each are large [...]

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  • Posting Date: 11/19/2021
    Supervising Physicians

    Supervising Physicians Supervision means the imaging is done under the physician’s overall control and direction and the licensed supervising physician is directly overseeing and ensuring the quality of medical care. An IDTF must have one or [...]

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  • Posting Date: 11/19/2021
    Code Level Supervision

    Code Level Supervision The supervision level required for diagnostic services is assigned by CMS. A list of diagnostic procedures and the supervision level required for each service is available in the CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule [...]

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  • Posting Date: 06/15/2021
    Lung Cancer Screening

    Lung Cancer Screening Early detection by screening is an important strategy for patients with a high risk for lung cancer. The LDCT is an additional preventive service benefit under the Medicare program. CMS established NCD for lung cancer [...]

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  • Posting Date: 05/14/2019
    Claim Guidelines

    Claim Guidelines The name and NPI of the referring/ordering provider must be in Items 17 and 17b of the CMS-1500 claim form or the EMC equivalent. An IDTF shall not be allowed to bill for any CPT or HCPCS codes that are solely therapeutic. [...]

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  • Posting Date: 12/02/2021
    Credentialing, Enrollment and Revalidation

    Credentialing, Enrollment and Revalidation Table of Contents Requirements Facilities that are not qualified Qualifications Application Forms You Will Need Required Application Fee Documentation State Survey, Tie-in Notice [...]

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  • Posting Date: 11/14/2024
    Electronic Funds Transfer

    EFT allows for claim payments to be electronically transferred to your bank in place of a hard copy check mailed to the facility. Medicare payments due a provider or supplier of services may be sent to a bank (or similar financial institution) [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/24/2024
    Electronic Funds Transfer Form and Instructions

    Table of Contents Electronic Funds Transfer Form and Instructions Submitting the EFT Form CMS-588 EFT Completion Tips for Sole Proprietors, Sole Owners, Clinic/Groups, Organizations, Providers and Suppliers [Return to Top] Electronic [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/23/2024
    Medicare Part B Top Claim Denials

    During this webinar, we’ll review the current top ten claim denials which are identified by internal claim data and provide guidance for correcting them, and solutions to prevent them from occurring on future claims. There will be time for your [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/29/2024
    Top Claim Errors Reviewed and Updated

    Top Claim Errors Reviewed and Updated Using data analysis, we review and update the Top Claim Errors on a quarterly basis and provide: the error reason code; a description of the error; the error type; details that include steps you [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/24/2024
    Frequently Asked Questions Have Been Reviewed and Updated

    Frequently Asked Questions Have Been Reviewed and Updated We’ve reviewed and updated our educational FAQs. Visit our Help and FAQs page located within the Education section of our website. Topics available are: ASCA Appeals CAR T-cell [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/29/2024
    Frequently Asked Questions Have Been Reviewed and Updated

    Frequently Asked Questions Have Been Reviewed and Updated We’ve reviewed and updated our educational FAQs. Visit our Help and FAQs page located within the Education section of our website. Please take time to review these FAQs for answers to [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/23/2024
    W7010

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Condition Code 21 is appropriate to use to submit on a “no pay” claim when seeking a denial from Medicare to facilitate payment by subsequent insurers.  This denial allows the subsequent insurer to consider [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/23/2024
    5WEXC

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Ensure all Medicare coverage and medical necessity requirements are met prior to billing. When the provider determines that Medicare will not cover the services, consider submitting the charges as noncovered. [...]

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  • Posting Date: 10/23/2024
    5WEXC

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Ensure all Medicare coverage and medical necessity requirements are met prior to billing. When the provider determines that Medicare will not cover the services, consider submitting the charges as noncovered. [...]

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