Medicare Part B is offered by the U.S. government to help cover the costs of doctor visits and outpatient services. Medicare Part C is offered by private companies. It includes Medicare Part B along with Part A and often Part D. Medicare Part C can also include services not offered by Medicare, such as vision and dental.
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What is the DME Mac jurisdiction?
The DME MACs process Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Orthotics, and Prosthetics (DMEPOS) claims for a defined geographic area or "jurisdiction," servicing suppliers of DMEPOS. Learn more about the DME MAC in each jurisdiction. DME MAC Jurisdiction A DME MAC Jurisdiction B
What is Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage)?
What is Medicare Part C? A Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part of Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by private companies approved by Medicare.
Where does JCJC process Medicare DME claims?
JC processes FFS Medicare DME claims for Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia and West Virginia Total Number of Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries: 13,476,262 (as of 9/30/2020)
What is a/B MAC jurisdiction L?
Note: For Part B services, A/B MAC Jurisdiction L includes the Counties of Arlington and Fairfax (including the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church) i n Virginia, along with the City of Alexandria in Virginia. Who were the former contractors in this jurisdiction?
License for Use of "Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology", (CPT) Fourth Edition
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License for Use of "Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology", (CPT) Fourth Edition
Enter your ANSI denial code from your RA into the Claim Denial Resolution Tool to view details and access education to help you resolve the claim.
Recent News
Visit the Jurisdiction C News page for all articles, alerts and updates.
Education Opportunities: Workshops, Webinars & More
External Breast Prostheses February 18 Get all the information you need to bill external breast protheses and related supplies compliantly. As always, there will be time for questions following the presentation. Reserve your space today.
Current Maps and Lists
To find out who the current A/B and DME MACs are, use these maps and lists to help you determine which MAC is of most interest to you.
DME MACs
The DME MACs process Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Orthotics, and Prosthetics (DMEPOS) claims for a defined geographic area or "jurisdiction," servicing suppliers of DMEPOS. Learn more about the DME MAC in each jurisdiction.
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