OWCP is interested in hearing from you on ways we can improve your experience in working with OWCP. Please join us for an open-forum conversation to share your experiences, thoughts, and recommendations. These Focus Groups will be held June 27-29, 2023. We invite you to register for one of the available sessions on June 27th, 28th, or 29th. Space is limited to allow for substantive conversations about your experiences.
OWCP-CNSI will host a virtual help session on Friday June 2nd from 3:00-4:00 pm ET. Providers will have an opportunity to ask general questions regarding the medical bill processing system including enrollment, authorizations, billing, and web portal features. Providers will be able to gain insight on helpful information, available tools and to request further assistance. During this open forum, attendees are not obligated to stay for the full hour. Please see the News section for further information
OWCP-CNSI will host Virtual Help Session on Friday June 2nd from 3:00-4:00 pm ET. Providers will have an opportunity to ask general questions regarding the medical bill processing system including enrollment, authorizations, billing, and web portal features. Providers will be able to gain insight on helpful information, available tools and to request further assistance.
During this open forum, attendees are not obligated to stay for the full hour
If you are interested in joining, please click this link to register. Attendee name and email are required to register for the event. Once entered, you will receive an invitation with a link to join the event.
Tips for the Virtual Help Session call:
We welcome the opportunity to connect with you!
If you need any technical assistance prior to or during the call, please contact WCMBP_TRAINING@cns-inc.com for help.
Effective May 13, 2023, the OWCP Workers’ Compensation Medical Bill Processing (WCMBP) System will allow authorization match by OWCP ID or billing NPI for DEEOIC and DFEC bills. Providers should ensure the billing NPI on file is up to date. For more information, please visit the News page.
Effective May 13, 2023, the OWCP Workers’ Compensation Medical Bill Processing (WCMBP) System will allow authorization match by OWCP ID or Billing NPI for DEEOIC and DFEC bills.
This enhancement will result in decreased denials due to authorization mismatch for providers with multiple locations associated with one billing NPI.
There are no changes to the steps for submitting authorization requests or bills.
Providers should ensure the billing NPI on file is up to date. If the billing NPI associated with your OWCP Provider ID needs to be updated, please use the Maintain Provider Information option on the Medical Bill Processing Portal. Please refer to this link for the Updating Provider Information Resource Guide.
For additional information, please contact our Call Center at the number listed below, where a Call Center representative will be happy to assist you.
Effective May 13, 2023, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) Remittance Voucher will be redesigned based on valuable feedback to provide additional information and to update tables to increase understanding of the payments and associated bill statuses. Please see the General News for more information.
Effective May 13, 2023, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) Remittance Voucher will be redesigned for providers and claimants to increase understanding of the payments and associated bill statuses.
Enhancements include, but are not limited to:
Remittance Vouchers will continue to be mailed to the mailing address on file and available in PDF format on the Workers’ Compensation Medical Bill Processing (WCMBP) Portal.
An updated Remittance Voucher (RV) user guide will be available after May 13, 2023 on the WCMBP Portal for providers at Provider Payments | OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (dol.gov) and for claimants at Claimant's Corner | OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (dol.gov)
For additional information, please contact us at the number listed below, where a Call Center representative will be happy to assist you.
Effective May 13, 2023, the DFEC Program is implementing new utilization review (UR) for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) procedure codes and modifier combinations. Visit the DFEC News page for more information.
Effective May 13, 2023, the Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWCP) Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) Program is implementing new utilization review (UR) for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) procedure codes and modifier combinations.
Please refer to 23-07 DFEC Circular for additional information.
| Procedure Code | Modifier | New Utilization Review Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| E1800. E1801, E1802, E1805, E1806, E1810, E1811, E1812, E1815, E1816, E1818, E1820, E1821, E1825, E1830, E1831, E1840 | RR | Rental of extension/flexion device is limited to once in 31 days |
| E0100, E0105, E0110, E0112, E0114, E0621. E0955, E2378 | NU | Purchase of patient’s sling or seat is limited to once in 366 days |
| E0670, E0720, E0730, E0748, E0760 | NU | Purchase of DME equipment is limited to once in a lifetime |
| E0156, E0158, E0159, E0731, E2102 | NU | Purchase of DME equipment is limited to once in 1095 days |
| E1020 | NU | Purchase of DME equipment is limited to twice in 1825 days |
| E1028 | NU | Purchase of DME equipment is limited to six in 366 days |
| E0130, E0135, E0140, E0141, E0143, E0144, E0147, E0148, E0149, E0165, E0170, E0171, E0181, E0182, E0183, E0184, E0185, E0186, E0187, E0193, E0194, E0196, E0197, E0198, E0235, E0240, E0245, E0247, E0248, E0250, E0251, E0255, E0256, E0260, E0261, E0290, E0291, E0292, E0293, E0294, E0295, E0301, E0302, E0303, E0304, E0305, E0316, E0471, E0620, E0625, E0627, E0629, E0630, E0635, E0636, E0637, E0638, E0639, E0640, E0641, E0642, E0958, E0968, E0986, E1002, E1003, E1004, E1005, E1006, E1007, E1008, E1010, E1012, E1029, E1030, E1035, E1036, E1038, E1039, E1050, E1060, E1070, E1083, E1084, E1085, E1086, E1087, E1088, E1089, E1090, E1092, E1093, E1100, E1130, E1140, E1150, E1160, E1161, E1170, E1171, E1172, E1180, E1190, E1195, E1200, E1221, E1222, E1223, E1224, E1225, E1226, E1227, E1228, E1230, E1240, E1250, E1260, E1270, E1280, E1285, E1290, E1295, K0800, K0801, K0802, K0806, K0807, K0808, K0812, K0813, K0814, K0815, K0816, K0820, K0821, K0822, K0823, K0824, K0825, K0826, K0827, K0828, K0829, K0830, K0831, K0835, K0836, K0837, K0838, K0839, K0840, K0841, K0842, K0843, K0848, K0849, K0850, K0851, K0852, K0854, K0855, K0856, K0857, K0858, K0859, K0860, K0861, K0862, K0863, K0864, K0868, K0869, K0870, K0871, K0877, K0878, K0879, K0880, K0884, K0885, K0886, K0898, K0899 | NU | Purchase of DME equipment is limited to once in 1825 days |
For additional information, you may contact our Call Center at the number listed below, where a Call Center representative will be happy to assist you.
Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC):
1-844-493-1966
Effective May 13, 2023, the Division of Coal Miner Worker’s Compensation Program (DCMWC) will require medical providers and facilities to submit detailed supporting medical documentation for services provided to claimants for covered black lung conditions. Providers are invited to attend an informational webinar on 5/12 or 5/15. Click this link to register for the May 12th session at 12 pm Eastern.
