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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 [...]