Telephone Reopening - JE Part B
Telephone Reopening
To expedite the processing of reopenings, Medicare Part B offers Telephone Reopenings, 855-609-9960. The number of reopenings is limited to 5; however, will be reduced to 3 depending on call volumes.
Requirements when Calling to Request a Reopening
The following will be verified by either a representative or the IVR
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN)
- Last 5 Digits of Tax Identification Number (TIN)
This information will be verified by a representative
- State where the services were provided
- Beneficiary's Medicare ID
- Beneficiary's last name and first initial
- Internal Control Number (ICN) of claim
- Number of reopenings for the call
- Corrective action that will be made on the claim
Additional details that may need to be verified
- Date of service
- Provider/Facility Name
- Billed amount
- Procedure code in question
- Beneficiary's date of birth