SNF Demands - Service Specific Targeted Review Interim Findings - JF Part A
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Demands - Service Specific Targeted Review Interim Findings
Summary of Findings
Findings of the 20 claims reviewed from April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 are as follows:
- 19 claims were denied in full with beneficiary liability for the following reasons:
- Documentation did not support medically necessary daily skilled services were provided and a valid SNF Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN) was issued timely.
- 1 claim was denied in full with provider liability for the following reasons:
- A SNF ABN was not issued timely or invalid.
- No documentation was submitted/56900 denial.
The overall quarterly error rate for this service specific targeted review is 2.9%. The error rate is calculated by dividing the dollar amount of charges billed in error (minus any confirmed under-billed charges) by the total amount of charges for services medically reviewed. If you are a provider that had claims involved in the review sample and disagree with a claim determination, the normal appeal process may be followed as directed on the Noridian website under Appeals or as directed in your claim remittance advice.