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Posting Date: 04/23/2024
Missing/Incomplete/Invalid Patient Identifier Remark Code N382
Missing/Incomplete/Invalid Patient Identifier Remark Code N382 If you receive a denial on your remittance with remark code ‘N382’ Missing/Incomplete/Invalid Patient Identifier, please use NGSConnex self-service option to verify the MBI number [...]
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Posting Date: 11/19/2024
Interactive Voice Response Touch-Tone Instructions
Interactive Voice Response Touch-Tone Instructions Alpha-Numeric Touch-Tone Entries Use this function to enter elements that contain both alpha and numeric characters. Each button on a telephone keypad has a corresponding set of letters. Each [...]
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Posting Date: 12/02/2024
The CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Is Now Available
The CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Is Now Available The CY 2025 MPFS is now available. You can view the new fees using the Fee Schedule Lookup tool page on NGSMedicare.com. Posted 12/2/2024
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Posting Date: 11/20/2024
Start Your Morning with a Podcast - Navigating Medicare: Part A Insights for Providers
Start Your Morning with a Podcast - Navigating Medicare: Part A Insights for Providers Did you know we have a podcast channel on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts that are just for our providers? On your way to work each day, listen to these [...]
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Posting Date: 11/21/2024
All Part B Providers – Register Now!
All Part B Providers – Register Now! Don't miss your chance to attend! Don't miss your chance to attend the National Government Services Medicare Part B 2024 Preventive Services Virtual Conference! Registration is happening now, and seats are [...]
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Posting Date: 02/24/2022
Request a Redetermination
Request a Redetermination The first level of appeal is carried out by the affiliated contractor/MAC. Time limit to initiate = 120 days from date of receipt of the initial determination notice Time limit to complete the review = 60 days [...]
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Posting Date: 06/30/2021
Submit a Reconsideration
Submit a Reconsideration The second level of appeal is the reconsideration request and is carried out by the QIC. Time limit to initiate = 180 days from date of receipt of redetermination decision Time limit to complete the review = 60 [...]
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Posting Date: 06/30/2021
Medicare Appeals Council Review
Medicare Appeals Council Review The fourth level of appeal is carried out by the MAC; this may also be referred to as the Department Appeals Board or DAB. Time limit to initiate = 60 days from date of receipt of ALJ decision Time limit to [...]
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