21-209m Check Medicare Revenue Codes on Claims
Date: 03/02/21
This information applies to Physicians, Participating Physician Groups (PPGs), Hospitals, and Ancillary providers.
Use the revenue four-digit code formats to avoid possible claim rejects
Refer to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines before you assign the Medicare revenue code on a claim.
Align with CMS guidance to use revenue four-digit codes
The claim will be accepted if a provider bills with a four-digit revenue code. Do not drop the leading zero or the claim will be rejected. For example:
- Use the Medicare revenue code 0022 to have the claim accepted. Do not use 022 or the claim includes an improper code and will be rejected.
Check the current CMS link
Reduce claim rejections and refer to current CMS guidelines to view the revenue codes.
If you receive a denial determination on a remittance advice, be sure to check CMS guidelines at the link above before assigning the applicable revenue code to resubmit it.
Additional information
Providers are encouraged to access Health Net’s provider portal for real-time information, including eligibility verification, claims status, prior authorization status, plan summaries, and more.
If you have questions, regarding the information contained in this update, contact the Health Net Provider Services Center by email within 60 days, by telephone or through the Health Net provider website as listed below.
Line of Business | Telephone Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
Cal MediConnect – Los Angeles County | 1-855-464-3571 | |
Cal MediConnect – San Diego County | 1-855-464-3572 |