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Texas Workers’ Compensation Paper Medical Billing Form Changes
Effective April 1, 2014
Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation
Objectives
Part 1• Amended 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC)
§133.10 Required Billing Forms/Formats
• New 1500 Health Insurance Claim Form Version 02/12 (CMS-1500) - professional services
• International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 and ICD-10 transition
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Objectives
Part 2• Medical Billing Process
Part 3• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
and Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Resources
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PART 1
28 TAC §133.10 Required Billing Forms/Formats
28 TAC §133.10 Required Billing Forms/Formats
§133.10(a) requires electronic medical billing inaccordance with §133.500 and §133.501 unlessthe health care provider or insurance carrier isexempt from the electronic billing process inaccordance with §133.501.
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28 TAC §133.10 Required Billing Forms/Formats
• The purpose of the amendments is to reflect the changes in the newly updated CMS-1500 adopted by CMS.
• Changes were made to other paper billing form requirements for the purpose of aligning §133.10 to other DWC rules.
• Amendment changes are applicable to certified network, political subdivision, and non-network claims – see § 133.10(a).
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28 TAC Chapter 134 Benefits--Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges, and Payments
The DWC medical reimbursement rules addresswhen the most current reimbursementmethodologies, models, values, and weightsused by CMS are applicable with anymodifications addressed in those rules.
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• The updated CMS-1500 was approved by Medicare in June 2013.
• The updated CMS-1500 accommodates ICD-9 and ICD-10.
New CMS-1500
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28 TAC §133.10 Required Billing Forms/Formats
Requirements before April 1, 2014
CMS-1500 v08/05Field 1a - “999999999” if no
SS#Field 11 - “unknown” if the
claim number is not knownField 14 - no qualifier
requiredField 17 - no qualifier
requiredField 21 - no indicator
required
Requirements beginning April 1, 2014
CMS-1500 v02/12Field 1a - leave blank if no
SS#Field 11 - leave blank if the
claim number is not knownField 14 - qualifier 431
requiredField 17 - no qualifier
required (clarification)Field 21 - ICD-9 or ICD-10
indicator required 9
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CMS-1500 v02/12- Field 1a - leave blank if no SS#- Field 11 - leave blank if the claim number is not known
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CMS -1500 v02/12- Field 14 - qualifier 431 required- Field 17 - no qualifier required (clarification)
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CMS-1500 v02/12- Field 21 - ICD-9 or ICD-10 indicator required
(depending on date of service)- Field 24 - changed from numeric to alpha
Dates of service before October 1, 2014 *
Indicator “9” (field 21) 3-5 characters in length Approximately 13,000
codes Lacks detail
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
Dates of service on or after October 1, 2014 *
Indicator “0” (field 21) 3-7 characters in length Approximately 68,000
codes More specific
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ICD-9 Diagnosis Codes
* Transition currently set for October 1, 2014
28 TAC §133.10. Required Billing Forms/Formats (paper billing form instructions)
Professional medical bills submitted before April 1, 2014:
CMS-1500 Version 08/05
Professional medical bills submitted on or after April 1, 2014:
CMS-1500 Version 02/12
Note: §133.10 generally applies to health care providers submitting paper medical bills. 14
28 TAC §133.10. Required Billing Forms/Formats (paper billing form instructions)
Use the new CMS-1500 on or after April 1,2014 for both:
• Professional medical bills submitted for the first time; and
• All requests for reconsideration.
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Requirements before April 1, 2014
UB-04 (Institutional) Field 62 enter “unknown” if the claim number is not known
Requirements beginning April 1, 2014
UB-04 (Institutional) Field 62 leave blank if the claim number is not known
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DWC Form-066 (Pharmacy) Field 15 enter “unknown” if the claim number is not known
DWC Form-066 (Pharmacy) Field 15 leave blank if the claim number is not known
Dental form Field 15 enter “unknown” if the claim number is not known
Dental form Field 15 leave blank if the claim number is not known
28 TAC §133.10 Required Billing Forms/Formats
PART 2
Medical Billing Process
28 TAC §133.20. Medical Bill Submission by Health Care Provider
• A complete medical bill must be submitted within 95 days from the date of service, with some exceptions found in §133.20(b).
• Health care providers may correct and resubmit as a new bill an incomplete bill that has been returned by the insurance carrier in accordance with other billing requirements.
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28 TAC §133.250 Reconsideration for Payment of Medical Bills
If the health care provider is dissatisfied withthe insurance carrier's final action on amedical bill, the health care provider mayrequest that the insurance carrier reconsiderits action.
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28 TAC §133.250 Reconsideration for Payment of Medical Bills
The request for reconsideration must besubmitted: • not later than 10 months from the date of service
for retrospective denial
Insurance carrier shall take final action on areconsideration request: • not later than 30 days of receiving a request
reconsideration of a retrospective denial
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Dispute versus Complaint
Dispute Disagreement between system participants involving the entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits and the amount to be paid.
ComplaintGrievance in the course of a workers’ compensation claim about something that did not happen in accordance with the workers’ compensation laws or rules.
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28 TAC §180.1 Filing a Complaint
Complaint must be submitted in writing:• On-line:
http://www.tdi.texas.gov/consumer/complfrm.html
• By fax: 512-490-1030
• By e-mail: DWC-CRCSIntakeUnit@tdi.texas.gov
• By mail: DWC7551 Metro Center Dr., Suite 100MS-603Austin, Texas 78744
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Types of Disputes
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How do I know which dispute process to pursue?
The reason(s) for denial of payment directs the dispute resolution process. CEL
IROMFDR
Dispute Process?
Explanation of Benefits (EOB)28 TAC §133.240 Medical Payments and Denials
The paper form of an EOB must include:
• Claim adjustment reason code(s) that conforms to the standards described in §133.500 and §133.501 of this title if total amount paid does not equal total amount charged, and
•An explanation of the reason for reduction/denial
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Claim Adjustment Reason Codes Washington Publishing Company
http://www.wpc-edi.com/reference/codelists/healthcare/claim-adjustment-reason-codes/
Medical Fee Disputes and Resolution Process
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EOB claim adjustment code examples (not an exhaustive list)
Type of dispute
Form to use
Resolved by
Where to send
Link to Resources and Requirements
P12 - Workers’ Compensation jurisdictional fee schedule adjustment.
198 - Precertification/authorization exceeded.
Medical Fee Dispute
DWC Form -060 Medical Fee Dispute Resolution Request (MFDR)
Medical Fee Dispute Resolution (MFDR)
DWC –MFDR in Austin
http://www.tdi.texas.gov/
wc/mfdr/index.html
28 TAC §133.307 MDR of Fee DisputesNon-network claims
A request MDR of a fee dispute may be filed:
• Not later than one year after the date(s) of service in dispute.
• Not later than 60 days after the date the requestor receives the final decision, inclusive of all appeals, on a related compensability, extent of injury, or liability.
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28 TAC §133.307 MDR of Fee DisputesNon-network claims
A request MDR of a fee dispute may be filed:
• Not later than 60 days after the date the requestor received the final decision on medical necessity, inclusive of all appeals, related to the health care in dispute and for which the insurance carrier previously denied payment based on medical necessity.
• Not later than 60 days after the date of the receipt of a refund notice pursuant to a DWC audit or review.
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PART 3
CMS and DWC Resources
Stay Current with CMS
• Staying current with changes in CMS policy is essential for health care providers and insurance carriers.
• It is easier to keep up with changes in Medicare if the health care provider focuses on the specific services that it provides, i.e. Physical Therapists look for Physical Therapy resources & changes, Hospitals look for Hospital resources & changes.
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Medicare BillerWorkers’
Compensation Biller
A good resource for the workers’ compensation biller is the person who bills for Medicare.
How would you bill Medicare?
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Medicare Learning Network (MLN) catalog ofproducts – A comprehensive listing of health care
provider/service specific fact sheets
http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads/MLNCatalog.pdf
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Medicare Learning Network (MLN) catalog of products
CMS Home Page– Medicare home page for health care providers
which includes links to the “home” pages by subject matter or by health care provider type.
http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare.html
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CMS Home Page
CMS MLN Web-Based training– Includes how to sign-up for electronic mailing lists
to keep up with changes
http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/MedicareLearning-NetworkMLN/MLNProducts/WebBasedTraining.html
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CMS MLN Web-Based training
Novitas Outreach & Education Page– Includes webinars– Organized by Part A or Part B
http://www.novitas-solutions.com
1. Select Jurisdiction H
2. Select Outreach and Education
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Novitas Outreach & Education Page
Medicare Claims Processing Manuals 100-04– Detailed payment polices related to coding, billing
and reimbursement by health care provider type.
http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Guidance/Manuals/Internet-Only-Manuals-IOMsItems/CMS018912.html?DLPage=1&DLSort=0&DLSortDir=asceding
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Medicare Claims Processing Manuals 100-04
CMS Transmittals and Corresponding MLN articles
– Contains Transmittals intended for Medicare Administrative Contractors or policy experts for implementation of policies/changes applicable in Medicare. They also contain detailed changes to 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manuals if needed for implementation (this is not always needed to implement a policy).
– Contains any corresponding MLN articles which are intended for health care provider education/implementation of policies/changes applicable to Medicare
http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Guidance/Transmittals/2013-Transmittals.html
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CMS Transmittals and Corresponding MLN articles
CMS TransmittalTransmittal R2842CP
Form CMS-1500 Instructions: Revised forForm Version 02/12
http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Guidance/Transmittals/2013-TransmittalsItems/R2842CP.html
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CMS Transmittal
CMS MLN Article MLN MM8509
CMS 1500 Claim Form Instructions: Revised for Form Version 02/12
http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/MedicareLearning-NetworkMLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/MM8509.pdf
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CMS Information about ICD-10 - ICD-10 Introduction fact sheet and FAQs - Sign up for CMS ICD-10 Industry E-mail Updates
http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/Index.html
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CMS Information about ICD-10
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National Uniform Claim Committee02/12 1500 Claim Form
http://www.nucc.org/index.php?option=com_content&viw=article&id=186&Itemid=138
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National Uniform Claim Committee02/12 1500 Claim Form
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DWC
Customer Service
Call DWC Comp Connection
800-372-7713 opt. 3
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DWC Health Care Provider Resources
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DWC eNews
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DWC eNews
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DWC Resources
Visit the DWC Health Care Provider Web Pagehttp://www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/hcprovider/compconnection.html
Subscribe to eNews to receive news about various Texas Department of Insurance issues
http://www.tdi.texas.gov/alert/emailnews.html
Send question by e-mail MedBen@tdi.texas.gov
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Learned ObjectivesPart I
Amended 28 TAC §133.10 Required Billing Forms/Formats
New CMS-1500 (professional services)
ICD-9 and ICD-10 transition
Part IIMedical Billing Process
Part IIICMS and DWC Resources
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Any Questions
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