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  • Posting Date: 03/19/2025
    Home Health Top Claim Errors

    Do you see the same rejections and returns to provider (RTPs) over and over? Do you know how to correct the most common errors and, more importantly, how to avoid them in the future? In this session, we’ll review the most common reason codes [...]

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  • Posting Date: 03/26/2025
    Hospice Top Claim Errors

    Do you see the same rejections and returns to provider (RTPs) over and over? Do you know how to correct the most common errors and more importantly how to avoid them in the future? In this session, we’ll review the most common reason codes [...]

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  • Posting Date: 03/12/2025
    Fraud Prevention and Detection

    During this webinar, we'll provide you with insight into Medicare fraud and abuse, along with descriptions of laws that help to prevent fraud and abuse from occurring. Education will be provided to increase awareness of integrity issues and [...]

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  • Posting Date: 02/21/2025
    Medicare Part B Drugs and Biologicals

    Medicare Part B covers certain drugs and biologicals, which require specific billing guidelines. During this webinar, we’ll assist NGS Part B providers in navigating proper billing for these services. There will be time following the [...]

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  • Posting Date: 04/09/2025
    59301

    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. To prevent similar denials, ensure that all coverage [...]

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  • Posting Date: 04/09/2025
    32402

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify HCPCS code using the FISS DDE Inquiries HCPCS file (option 14) to determine the allowable revenue codes based upon the date of service. Verify billing and, if appropriate, correct the claim using the [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • Posting Date: 04/09/2025
    32402

    Avoiding/Correcting This Error Verify HCPCS code using the FISS Inquiries HCPCS file (option 14). Allowable revenue codes will be displayed based on DOS. Use the claims correction option to report the appropriate HCPCS/CPT code and resubmit [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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, [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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.

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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, [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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. [...]

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  • 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. [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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. [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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. [...]

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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. 

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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 [...]

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  • Posting Date: 01/02/2025
    Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use

    In an effort to raise awareness and increase utilization of tobacco use counseling, we’ll focus on the effects of nicotine dependence including affected health consequences during this webinar. Medicare coverage, coding, billing and [...]

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  • Posting Date: 01/08/2025
    Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use

    In an effort to raise awareness and increase utilization of tobacco use counseling, we’ll focus on the effects of nicotine dependence including affected health consequences during this webinar. Medicare coverage, coding, billing and [...]

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  • Posting Date: 01/08/2025
    Ambulance Services and Establishing Medical Necessity for Part B Providers

    This webinar will help the ambulance community understand the importance of medical necessity as it pertains to Medicare’s coverage guidelines.

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  • Posting Date: 01/10/2025
    Submitting Revalidation via PECOS

    During this webinar, we’ll provide an understanding of how to utilize the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Internet-based Provider Enrollment Chain & Ownership System (PECOS) to be comfortable in navigating the system to submit a [...]

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  • Posting Date: 01/02/2025
    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 [...]

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  • Posting Date: 01/10/2025
    Provider Enrollment: Completing the CMS-855I Paper Application

    During this webinar, we’ll provide an understanding of how to complete the CMS-855I provider enrollment paper application for a group member, sole proprietor or sole owner and we’ll also focus on reassigning Medicare benefits.

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  • Posting Date: 01/02/2025
    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.

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  • Posting Date: 01/06/2025
    Provider Enrollment: Completing the CMS-855A Paper Application

    During this webinar, we’ll provide an understanding of how to complete the CMS-855A provider enrollment paper application.

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  • Posting Date: 01/07/2025
    Provider Enrollment: Completing the CMS-855B Paper Application

    During this webinar, we'll provide an understanding of how to complete the CMS-855B provider enrollment paper application for a clinic, group, or supplier.

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  • Posting Date: 01/07/2025
    Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities: Three-Day or Less Interruptions

    To prevent return to provider (RTP) claims, join us for this webinar in which we will review “three-day or less interruptions” in a beneficiary’s inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) stay, how to count the interruption days, how to report [...]

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  • Posting Date: 01/07/2025
    Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities: Three-Day or Less Interruptions

    To prevent return to provider (RTP) claims, join us for this webinar in which we will review “three-day or less interruptions” in a beneficiary’s inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) stay, how to count the interruption days, how to report [...]

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