Complete Blood Count with Differential CPT Code 85025

Complete Blood Count with Differential CPT Code 85025 Error code 31 services incorrectly coded have been increasing in relation to CPT code 85025 - Complete blood count with differential (CBC w/Diff). Review of the CERT data shows that the [...]

Evaluation and Management Codes

Evaluation and Management Codes E/M services are the most common CERT errors found with Medicare Part B claims. The medical records that were provided either do not support the level of service billed or do not indicate the service was [...]

Diagnosis-Related Group Claims Reviewed for IPPS Providers

Diagnosis-Related Group Claims Reviewed for IPPS Providers This notice is intended to educate IPPS providers on the CERT program findings for DRG claims reviewed. Trending analysis disclose that the top errors are related to medical necessity [...]

Therapy Checklist

Therapy Checklist National Government Services would like to thank all providers for their cooperation in providing requested medical records to the CDC. We at NGS appreciate your effort and encourage your continued assistance in the program. [...]

Urgent: Beginning Monday 11/18/2024, Beneficiary Eligibility Information Not Offered on the IVR

Urgent: Beginning Monday 11/18/2024, Beneficiary Eligibility Information Not Offered on the IVR As we’ve communicated, beginning Monday 11/18/2024, beneficiary eligibility information will not be offered on the IVR. This includes all [...]

Urgent: Starting Today 11/18/2024, Beneficiary Eligibility Information Not Offered on the IVR

Urgent: Starting Today 11/18/2024, Beneficiary Eligibility Information Not Offered on the IVR As we’ve communicated, starting today, 11/18/2024, you won’t have access to beneficiary eligibility information on the IVR. This includes all [...]

Hospital

Hospital Billing for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Option Code C Medicare Advantage Organization Plans

Hospital Billing for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Option Code C Medicare Advantage Organization Plans  A Medicare beneficiary can choose to enroll in an option code C MAO plan. If they do, that plan replaces their original Medicare. Original [...]