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Provider Enrollment

Medicare Part B 101 Manual Provider Enrollment Table of Contents National Provider Identifier Required Tips for Successfully Enrolling with the Medicare Part B Contractor When Mailing Paper Applications Tip 1: Submit the correct [...]

CMS Is Using Multi-Factor Authentication Process for Online Provider Enrollment System Applications

CMS Is Using Multi-Factor Authentication Process for Online Provider Enrollment System Applications CMS announced they utilize an MFA process for users of their Provider Enrollment Systems.  MFA is a second layer of security used to [...]

National Government Services Medicare Part B Redetermination Notice Initiative Is Here

National Government Services Medicare Part B Redetermination Notice Initiative Is Here As previously announced, National Government Services is pleased to announce we are discontinuing issuing paper MRNs for requests submitted electronically [...]

OA-18

Avoiding/Correcting This Error A duplicate claim submission occurs when a provider resubmits a claim either on paper or electronically for a single encounter and the service is provided by the same provider to the: same beneficiary; for the [...]

Learn About PECOS Web

Learn About PECOS Web Table of Contents CMS Provider Enrollment Systems Advantages of Online Enrollment Get Started Other Resources Get Access Password Requirements Multi-Factor Authentication Get Help [Return to [...]

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 [...]

CO-16

Avoiding/Correcting This Error This denial message is specific to chiropractic claims with CPT/HCPCS codes that are not billable by Medicare enrolled chiropractors. Medicare Part B coverage for chiropractic care is limited to spinal [...]

CO-16

Avoiding/Correcting This Error This rejection is the result of submitting a CPT/HCPCS code without a required modifier. You are required to research the proper modifier to report with the CPT/HCPCS code then submit a new claim. Please use [...]

CO-16

Avoiding/Correcting This Error The billing provider's information on the claim is missing or invalid. To avoid this error, ensure the following details are accurate and included: the billing provider's NPI, name, address, ZIP code and phone [...]

CO-16

Avoiding/Correcting This Error The MBI is necessary for all claims submitted to MAC. Claims without a correct MBI are rejected, requiring providers to verify and resubmit them. To avoid this, use the Eligibility Lookup in NGSConnex before [...]

CO-16

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Certain services require the name and NPI of the ordering or referring physician, depending on the service type. Definitions: Referring Physician: Requests an item or service for a Medicare beneficiary. [...]

CO-109

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Palmetto GBA is the Medicare Administrative Contractor for processing claims of railroad retirees, regardless of their location. Providers and suppliers must verify patients' Medicare entitlement before [...]

Coverage Criteria and Frequency Limits

Coverage Criteria and Frequency Limits Table of Contents Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use Diagnosis Coding Cost Sharing Reimbursement Nonparticipating Providers Related Content [Return to Top] Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use [...]

Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use and Tobacco Related Diseases Job Aid

April 2025 EDI Front End Quarterly Release

April 2025 EDI Front End Quarterly Release Please be advised that while the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mandated release for April 2025 was installed the weekend of 4/6/2025, the code set updates included with this release [...]

April 2025 EDI Front End Quarterly Release

April 2025 EDI Front End Quarterly Release Please be advised that while the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mandated release for April 2025 was installed the weekend of 4/6/2025, the code set updates included with this release [...]

April Code Set Update for PC Print: April 2025

April Code Set Update for PC Print: April 2025 The PC Print April code set update will be available on our website 4/9/2025. The update contains the following enhancements:    CR13891 Implement Operating Rules – Phase III [...]

April Code Set Update for PC Print: April 2025

April Code Set Update for PC Print: April 2025 The PC Print April code set update will be available on our website 4/9/2025. The update contains the following enhancements:    CR13891 Implement Operating Rules - Phase III [...]

Social Security Income Ratios

Social Security Income Ratios The federal fiscal year 2023 SSI ratios for IPPS hospitals, IRF and LTCH were posted on the CMS website. IPPS IRF LTCH NGS will update the latest published 2023 SSI ratios in the Provider Specific File of [...]

Top J6 Part B Claim Errors are Available

Top J6 Part B Claim Errors are Available We conduct a comprehensive data analysis on a quarterly basis to update and disseminate the latest insights on the most common claim errors. This initiative provides: Claim Error Reason Code [...]

Standard Companion Guide Trading Partner Information

Standard Companion Guide Trading Partner Information Instructions Related to the X12 275 Claims Attachment Version 6020 and HL7 Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture R2.1 Companion Guide Version Number: 8.0 Revised: April 2025 Preface [...]

38200

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Always verify the status of a submitted claim before submitting another claim. Verify claim status using the IVR system, FISS/DDE or the NGSConnex online portal. Per CMS mandate, PCC representatives are not [...]

38312

Avoiding/Correcting This Error If appropriate, correct and resubmit a new claim.   To prevent this error on future claims: Ensure you have received all charges from all departments and that no claim has been submitted for the same DOS [...]

38312

Avoiding/Correcting This Error If appropriate, correct and resubmit a new claim.   To prevent this error on future claims: Ensure you have received all charges from all departments and that no claim has been submitted for the same DOS [...]

W7113

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Prevent future similar errors by checking the I/OCE and ICD-10 official guidelines prior to claim submission. Verify the diagnosis codes reported; correct and resubmit. Related Content The I/OCE Quarterly [...]

34963

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify billing and, if appropriate correct and return the claim. Online providers should press PF9 to restore the claim. Related Content New Fiscal Intermediary Shared System Consistency Edit to Validate [...]

38031

Avoiding/Correcting This Error If appropriate, correct and resubmit a new claim. To prevent this error on future claims, ensure you have received all charges from all departments and that no claim has been submitted for the same DOS and [...]

W7072

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify billing and, if appropriate, correct and resubmit the claim for payment. Related Content Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Internet-Only Manual Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing [...]

32078

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Ensure the appropriate revenue code(s) and HCPCS/CPT code(s) are reported on the claim and each claim line contains the correct service date. Verify the information billed and PF9 to resubmit. Related [...]

W7088

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Each FQHC PPS claim must be billed with a qualifying visit code, and associated line-item charges, along with all other FQHC services furnished during the encounter. A qualifying visit code is the code that [...]

W7089

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Payment for a FQHC encounter requires a medically necessary face-to-face visit. Each FQHC specific payment code (G0466-G0470) must have a corresponding service line with a HCPCS code that describes the qualifying [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

W7088

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Each FQHC PPS claim must be billed with a qualifying visit code, and associated line-item charges, along with all other FQHC services furnished during the encounter. A qualifying visit code is the code that [...]

32243

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Review the claim and either update the charges or remove the line containing zero or blank charges. Return the claim for processing. 

N5052

Avoiding/Correcting This Error The beneficiary’s name listed on the claim has to be an exact match to what is posted on CWF. Be sure that any special characters (including apostrophes, dashes, commas) and suffixes (Jr., Sr., III) that are [...]

W7089

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Payment for a FQHC encounter requires a medically necessary face-to-face visit. Each FQHC specific payment code (G0466-G0470) must have a corresponding service line with a HCPCS code that describes the qualifying [...]