a Novitas will be conducting an Ambulance Webinar on December 4, 2020 at 9:00am CST. Understanding the Fundamentals of Ambulance Services This class is designed for Part A providers and Part B suppliers who provide Ground Ambulance Transportation. We will discuss the ambulance coverage requirements, trip record documentation guidelines and Physician’s Certification Statement (PCS) requirements […]
Novitas Encourages the Use of Novitasphere
Reopenings and Redeterminations: Save time with Novitasphere – B Novitas, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Jurisdictions H and Jurisdiction L, highly encourages providers to perform claim corrections and submit redeterminations on their claims through Novitasphere, our free internet portal. These features are fast, and easy to use – saving providers valuable time. One of the most utilized […]
Novitas’ Upcoming Part B Workshops
Novitas will be holding Part B workshops across Texas in May. Click here to learn more.
Dual Diagnoses Required for Ambulance Transports
Per Novitas: Effective with services rendered October 1, 2015, and later, ALL ambulance transports require dual diagnoses. Providers should report the primary diagnosis as the most appropriate ICD-10 code that adequately describes the patient’s medical condition at the time of transport. In addition, a secondary diagnosis must be reported which reflects the patient’s need for […]