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Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

37098

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify billing and, if appropriate, correct and return the claim. Related Content Billing for FQHC MAO Plan Supplemental Payment (PPS Providers) CMS Internet-Only Manual 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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, [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

U5065

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Check/verify the beneficiary's entitlement dates in the CWF. A Medicare beneficiary, or their authorized representative, may have requested a new MBI. Verify eligibility and MBI number, correct and return the claim.

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

U5065

Avoiding/Correcting This Error HH+H may only bill services provided to the patient after the effective date of their Medicare coverage. Verify the effective date(s) for the MBI of the beneficiary prior to billing. If a new MBI has been issued [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

U5065

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Check/verify the beneficiary's entitlement dates in the CWF. A Medicare beneficiary, or their authorized representative, may have requested a new MBI. Verify eligibility and MBI number, correct and return the claim.

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

U5065

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Check/verify the beneficiary's entitlement dates in the CWF. A Medicare beneficiary, or their authorized representative, may have requested a new MBI. Verify eligibility and MBI number, correct and return the claim.

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

U5065

Avoiding/Correcting This Error HHH may only bill services provided to the patient after the effective date of their Medicare coverage. Verify the effective date(s) for the MBI of the beneficiary prior to billing. If a new MBI has been issued [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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. [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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. [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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, [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

39928

Avoiding/Correcting This Error To access the line level reason associated with this reason code providers should go to claim page (2) (MAP 1712) and F11 to MAP171D to see the line level denial codes for each line of the claim. If you disagree [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

39928

Avoiding/Correcting This Error To access the line level reason associated with this reason code providers should go to claim page (2) (MAP 1712) and F11 to MAP171D to see the line level denial codes for each line of the claim. If you disagree [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

56900

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Regularly access claims in status locations SB6001, SB6098, or SB6099 to obtain a listing of claims for which records have not yet been received by the MAC (Medical Review Department). Look for information on the [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

56900

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Regularly access claims in status locations SB6001, SB6098, or SB6099 to obtain a listing of claims for which records have not yet been received by the MAC (Medical Review Department). Look for information on the [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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. [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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 [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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. [...]

Posting Date: 01/03/2024

Download PC Print

Download PC Print Please select from the two available versions of PC Print below. PC Print 7.1.5 PC Print 9.3.2 For the most current CARC/RARC code sets with full narrative and business scenarios, please download PC Print 9.3.2. and [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

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.

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

32415

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Append the “A6” condition code to the claim and F9 or resubmit. Related Content CMS Internet-Only Manual Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 18, Section [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

31836

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify billing and, if appropriate, correct and resubmit the claim for payment. Related Content CMS PFS Look-up Tool Overview

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

31836

Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify billing and, if appropriate, correct and resubmit the claim for payment. Related Content MLN® Booklet: How to Use the PFS Look-up Tool

Posting Date: 05/27/2021

Submitting a Medicare GME Affiliation Agreement

Submitting a Medicare GME Affiliation Agreement Table of Contents Submitting a Medicare GME Affiliation Agreement Jurisdiction K MAC (NGS) Jurisdiction 6 MAC (NGS) Submitting a Medicare GME Affiliation Agreement In [...]

Posting Date: 04/09/2025

Part A Top Reason Code changes

Part A Top Reason Code changes National Government Services, Inc. updates the Top Claim Errors on our website each quarter to ensure our Part A providers have the latest information on top claim errors including denials, return to provider, [...]

Posting Date: 05/15/2024

Stay of Enrollment

Stay of Enrollment The individual provider or authorized/delegated official of a group/facility agrees to adhere to all Medicare requirements when enrolling. CMS implemented a preliminary, interim status representing a pause in enrollment [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

Stay of Enrollment

Stay of Enrollment The individual provider or authorized/delegated official of a group/facility agrees to adhere to all Medicare requirements when enrolling. CMS implemented a preliminary, interim status representing a pause in enrollment [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

Prohibition of AI Assistant Usage for Recording Medicare Sessions

Prohibition of AI Assistant Usage for Recording Medicare Sessions National Government Services has observed a rise in attempts to use various AI assistants during NGS-hosted sessions. It is important to note that the CMS has a longstanding [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

Benefits of Quitting Tobacco

Benefits of Quitting Tobacco Quitting tobacco use in any form is one of the most important actions people can take to improve their health. This is true regardless of their age or how long they have been using tobacco products. While quitting [...]

Posting Date: 05/30/2024

ABF - Promo 1 (Think Green Go Paperless)

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Posting Date: 04/10/2025

NGSConnex: Appeals, Clerical Error Reopenings and Prior Authorization Request

This webinar is geared toward Part B providers who bill to Medicare on a CMS-1500 form. Did you ever wonder what you need to do when a claim denies, or if you made a clerical error on a claim? What about the time it takes to mail additional [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

NGSConnex: Claim Status and Details, Remittance Advice and Submitting General Inquiries

We aim to help providers maximize the benefits of NGSConnex, particularly in claims review. NGSConnex provides an in-depth view of claims submitted to and adjudicated by National Government Services. During this webinar, we’ll highlight its [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

NGSConnex: Claim Status and Details, Remittance Advice and Submitting General Inquiries

We aim to help providers maximize the benefits of NGSConnex, particularly in claims review. NGSConnex provides an in-depth view of claims submitted to and adjudicated by National Government Services. During this webinar, we’ll highlight its [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

NGSConnex: Part B Financial Information

If you manage finances for a Medicare Part B provider practice, NGSConnex offers valuable tools for organizing and settling payments, including overpayments. Local Security Officers can also access and print electronic versions of 1099 forms. [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

NGSConnex: Part B Financial Information

If you manage finances for a Medicare Part B provider practice, NGSConnex offers valuable tools for organizing and settling payments, including overpayments. Local Security Officers can also access and print electronic versions of 1099 forms. [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

NGSConnex: Beneficiary Eligibility, Look Up and MBI Look Up

This webinar is geared toward all lines of business. Knowing if your patient is Medicare-eligible is important for correct claims processing. Please join us for this NGSConnex portal webinar where we will review beneficiary eligibility and look [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

Maintaining Your Provider Files

During this webinar, we'll share information to aid you in maintaining accurate provider enrollment files for the internet-based CMS systems: Identity & Access Management System (I&A), National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), and [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

Overview of Evaluation and Management Services

We've seen major changes to the evaluation and management code set over the last few years. In 2021, the AMA implemented changes to the office/other outpatient services codes. After working with those changes for two years the next phase was [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

Medicare Global Surgery

Global surgery policy was introduced into Medicare over thirty years ago and still today some of the concepts can be confusing. During this webinar, we'll go through the global surgery policy as it stands today, and cover when the global [...]

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

Medicare Part B - Submitting Medical Documentation Electronically

During this webinar, we'll cover the enrollment, registration and methods available for submitting medical documentation to National Government Services. There will be time for your questions following the presentation.

Posting Date: 04/10/2025

Critical Care and Medicare Billing Compliance

While critical care codes did not change with the 2021 or 2023 AMA CPT updates, there are a lot of guidelines for billing these services. During this webinar, we'll discuss critical care coding, what is and is not critical care, how to document [...]