COB

Denial Code MA04

Denial Code MA04: A Major Threat to Your Medicare Reimbursements

Denial Code MA04 is a significant challenge for healthcare providers, indicating that Medicare cannot process a claim due to missing or illegible primary payer information. This denial disrupts claim processing, delays payments, and ultimately impacts your practice’s bottom line. Understanding the Root Causes of MA04 Denials Several factors can contribute to MA04 denials: The Impact […]

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Coordination of Benefits

Mastering Coordination of Benefits (COB) to Prevent CO-22 Denials and Maximize Reimbursement

As a healthcare provider, navigating Coordination of Benefits (COB) can feel like solving a complex puzzle. When patients have multiple insurance plans, determining which payer is primary and which is secondary is crucial to getting paid. Incorrectly managing COB can lead to claim denials, particularly with the CO-22 code, which often stems from issues related

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