APPEALS: How would one submit a paper appeal?

APPEALS: Where can I find the regulations on Medicare appeals?

APPEALS: I received a remittance advice with the message “this care may be covered by another payer per coordination of benefits.” Is this an appealable claim?

APPEALS: How can I get status of my redetermination or reopening request?

APPEALS: Is there a time limit for filing an appeal?

APPEALS: We are a large group with many physician and nonphysician practitioners. When we submit claims for nonphysician practitioners working in different sub-specialties, we receive denials that state: D984: Coverage/program guidelines not met, N20: Service not payable with other service rendered on the same day.

APPEALS: What are the top appeals submitted to NGS?

APPEALS: Can one appeal a claim that rejected with MA130?

APPEALS: Is there a reference sheet to determine what constitutes an appeal?

APPEALS: What is a Medicare appeal?

APPEALS: What is the solution to avoiding claim denials?

APPEALS: What is the appeal process?

APPEALS: What is the best way to get duplicate denials paid on appeal?

MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 25, 2025

MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 25, 2025 News ESRD: Payment for Phosphate Binders Effective January 1, 2025 Hospitals: Apply for Additional Residency Positions by March 31 Skilled Nursing Facilities: Revalidation Deadline is May 1 [...]

APPEALS: Is documentation required for an appeal?

APPEALS: Another denial we see is “This service has been provided at a frequency that is more than the medically appropriate indication by policy or regulation.” How can we avoid these denials?

APPEALS: We are a large group with many physicians and nonphysician practitioners. When we submit claims for nonphysician practitioners working in different sub-specialties, we get claim denials that state: “D463: New patient qualifications were not met or M13: Only one initial visit is covered per specialty per medical group.” How can we avoid these?

Medical Review: Targeted Probe and Educate Review Topics

Jurisdiction K Part A Targeted Probe and Educate: Medical Review Topics Topic CPT Code(s) Common Denials Resources Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed) 11042, 11045 [...]

About Appeals

About Appeals Table of Contents About Appeals Reopening vs. Redetermination Reopening Redetermination [Return to Top] About Appeals Providers and beneficiaries have the right to appeal claim determinations made by National [...]

Understanding the Approval Recommendation Process for Certified Providers

Understanding the Approval Recommendation Process for Certified Providers The certified provider completes and submits a CMS-855 enrollment application and all supporting documentation to its MAC, including any state require documentation [...]