History Display (Rev. 372, 04-04-05)

by  Jared Staheli
July 10th, 2015

When displaying claims payment for each CPT code in history, contractors apply the following rules:

1. If all component tests of any panel are allowed because the individual line item comparison is less than the fee (as determined in item C above), record the panel codes as determined on the line-by-line comparison.

2. If all component tests are paid based on the panel price, allocate the current payment proportionate to the amount submitted for each CPT code.

3. If any panel tests will be denied or there are previously paid automated laboratory tests (as indicated by a check of beneficiary history), allocate the current payment amount by allowed line proportionate to what was submitted for the current claim being processed.

For administration of pricing requirements and/or invalid coding policies, contractors must establish a processing sequence for concurrently processed claims based on ascending order of internal control number (ICN). In the case of pricing, they must process the “first claim” (i.e., lower CN) based solely on the billed codes on that claim, process the “second” claim based on a combination of the billed codes on both claims and pay the balance due after subtracting the amount paid on the “first” claim. In the case of unacceptable code combinations, contractors must deny the “second” claim.

References:

• Pub 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manual - Chapter 16