OWCP Virtual Help Session

OWCP will host Virtual Help Session on Friday September 8, 2023, 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:

  • Please refrain from referencing specific claimant information or disclosing other protected health information (PHI) during the call
  • Participants can participate via voice or chat during the session
  • The help session will be memorialized via recording and/or transcription to ensure all questions and issues are captured
  • Providers are not required to attend for the duration of the 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.

DEEOIC Authorization Updates

Effective August 5, 2023, the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) will update the guidelines for submitting the same services within an authorization request.

Providers will not be able to submit an authorization request under the following conditions:

  • The same procedure code on multiple lines, even if the dates of service are not overlapping
  • The same procedure code on multiple lines, even if submitted with a modifier
  • The same revenue center code (RCC) on multiple lines without a different procedure code or with no procedure code

Providers will be able to submit an authorization request under the following conditions:

  • The same procedure code using a date range
  • Separate dates of service under different authorization requests.

For additional information, please contact our Call Center at the number listed below, where a Call Center representative will be happy to assist you.

  • Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC): 1-866-272-2682

OWCP Virtual Help Session

OWCP will host Virtual Help Session on Friday August 4, 2023, from 11:00 am - 12:00 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:

  • Please refrain from referencing specific claimant information or disclosing other protected health information (PHI) during the call
  • Participants can participate via voice or chat during the session
  • The help session will be memorialized via recording and/or transcription to ensure all questions and issues are captured
  • Providers are not required to attend for the duration of the 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.

DFEC Hearing Aid Supplies and Services Utilization Review

Effective July 15, 2023, the Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWCP) Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) Program is implementing a new utilization review (UR) for hearing aid services and supplies.

Please refer to the FECA Circular NO. 23-08 for more information. FECA Circulars | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

New limits have been defined for DFEC hearing aid supplies and services.

EOB Number EOB Description Applicable Procedure Codes
81021 BATTERY FOR HEARING DEVICE LIMITED TO 30 UNITS PER 180 DAYS V5266
80151 HEARING AID SERVICES ARE LIMITED TO 1 PER 730 DAYS V5264, V5265, V5275
80152 HEARING AID SERVICES ARE LIMITED TO 1 PER 1825 DAYS V5010, V5020, V5030, V5040, V5050, V5060, V5070, V5080, V5090, V5100, V5110, V5120, V5130, V5140, V5150, V5160, V5170, V5171, V5172, V5180, V5181, V5190, V5200, V5210, V5211, V5212, V5213, V5214, V5215, V5220, V5221, V5230, V5240, V5241, V5242, V5243, V5244, V5245, V5246, V5247, V5248, V5249, V5250, V5251, V5252, V5253, V5254, V5255, V5256, V5257, V5258, V5259, V5260, V5261, V5262, V5263, V5267, V5268, V5269, V5270, V5271, V5272, V5273, V5281, V5282, V5283, V5284, V5285, V5286, V5287, V5288, V5289, V5290, V5298
81019 HEARING AID REPAIR/SUPPLY LIMITED TO 3 UNITS PER 1825 DAYS V5014
81061 HEARING AID FITTING/CHECKING LIMITED TO 4 PER 1825 DAYS V5011

For additional information, please 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