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 [...]

FQHC MAO Supplemental Payment Calculation Form

U537I

Avoiding/Correcting This Error All dates of service reported on a period of care claim must be on or after the date of admission. Verify the from and through dates billed and all line-item dates of service to ensure the dates are within the [...]

Register Now for the Spring 2025 Virtual Conference

Register Now for the Spring 2025 Virtual Conference Don’t miss the opportunity to register for the 2025 Spring Part B Virtual Conference: Understanding Medicare Compliance for Part B Providers! Enhance your understanding and apply what you [...]

NGS Connex- Account Management

Do you need assistance with login issues and account suspensions? Do you know who your Local Security Officer is and what they are responsible for? We will also review how to edit the user profile and updating access within the portal. After [...]

Provider Enrollment Revalidation Overview

During this webinar, learn about important changes in the revalidation process, how to determine Medicare enrollment revalidation due date and information to avoid disruption in Medicare billing.

PECOS: View and Manage Reassignments through Group Enrollment

During this webinar, we’ll provide an understanding of how to view and manage reassignments through the group enrollment in Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS), including to add or terminate reassignments. Individual [...]

Helping Your Patients Stop Smoking

Helping Your Patients Stop Smoking Quitting Tobacco – Slips and Relapses Quitting smoking has health benefits at any age, no matter how long or how much you have smoked. If you slip or relapse, don’t be afraid to try and quit again. Each quit [...]