1. ACS-DOL Bill Automated Adjustments Process for FECA Providers
2010
Systematic Recoupment of overpayment

2. Table of Contents What is the new process? p. 3
How will the change affect me as a provider? p. 4
How do I complete the template? p. 5
What is considered an adjustment request? p.10
How do I request an adjustment? p.12
How do I submit an adjustment request? p.14
When can I expect a response after submitting a request? p.15
What if I don’t know the status after 10 business days? p.17
Systematic Recoupment of Overpayments p.19
Payment p.26
Refund p.30
What if I have not received payment? p.31
Return to Provider (RTP) p.32
Appendix A: Definitions p.36
Appendix B: FAQ page for easy access and printing p.37
Appendix C: Helpful Links p.38

3. What is the new process?
The new process requires the use of an adjustment template to more readily identify adjustment requests
The new process allows for the automatic recovery of overpayments from weekly payments.
The automated adjustments process will provide:
Faster, more efficient processing
Systematic notification of credit balance owed to DOL
Automated adjustment processing upon receipt of request

4. How will the change affect me as a provider?
The new automated adjustments process will only affect OWCP FECA Providers
As a FECA provider, when a bill is submitted requesting adjustment processing, the provider will make the request using the new adjustment template

5. How do I complete the template?
Box 1 – Enter the 17 digit TCN of the bill to be adjusted
Box 2 – Enter the 9 digit claimant ID number and the claimant’s name
Box 3 – Enter the provider name, address, 9 digit ACS Provider ID number, phone number, and name of a contact person
Box 4 – Check the reason for adjustment
Box 5 – Enter the explanation for adjustment
Provider signature and date is required for processing
VOICEOVER: To request a bill adjustment, please enter the following information:
In box 1 Enter the TCN of the bill to be adjusted
In box 2 Enter the claimant’s 9 digit OWCP case number and the claimant's name
In box 3 Enter the provider name, address, 9 digit ACS Provider number, phone number,
and contact name
Box 4 is for internal ACS use only.
In box 5 please enter the explanation for adjustment
Finally, be sure to sign and date the request

6. How do I complete the template?
Complete all fields on the template
If information is missing or invalid, the request may be returned to provider (RTP’d).
To ensure correct processing, please complete one template for each bill to be adjusted
Do not add multiple case numbers or TCNs to one document. Each request is matched to an original TCN to ensure accuracy.
You may indicate “See Attached” in the “Explanation of Adjustments” field

7. Supporting Documentation
Supporting documentation is required
Adjustment requests must be submitted with a corrected bill (preferred) or an RV indicating TCN to be adjusted
Bill should include verbiage such as “corrected bill,” “reconsideration,” or “adjustment”
If submitting an RV, please note that only the TCN included on the template will be adjusted with each request
Note: if a bill is submitted with Corrected Claim verbiage without the adjustment template, the bill will be processed as a new day bill, not as an adjustment request.

8. Supporting Documentation
Submit additional documentation as necessary
E.g. manufacturer’s invoice for implants or supplies, operative reports, and/or admission and discharge summaries, etc., to support justification for applicable procedures/services billed.

9. What is considered an adjustment request?
An adjustment request is a correction, change or update to a bill. Adjustment request can occur for the following examples :
Payment consideration for a partially paid bill
Payment consideration for a previously denied bill
General corrections to a previously submitted bill
(ex. CPT Code changes, incorrect case number)
An Authorization is now on file

10. What is considered an adjustment request (continued)?
Timely filing along with proof of timely filing
Claimant eligibility or treatment suite issues
Requesting reprocessing for duplicate denials
Submittal of additional documentation
Implants payment- along with proof of purchase and/or manufacturer’s invoice

11. What’s the difference between an appeal vs. an adjustment?
An adjustment is a request to correct, change or update previously billed information.
An appeal is a request to review and re-consider the amount paid per the OWCP fee schedule, based on the following criteria:
The billed amount is based on the complexity of the service/procedure performed
The presence of a severe medical condition made treatment especially difficult
The provider possesses unusual qualifications (i.e. additional qualifications beyond Board certification in a medical specialty, such as professional rank or published articles)
If you would like to submit an appeal, please submit:
the bill with the word “Appeal” clearly indicated
the written reason for requesting a review of the amount paid
Note: an adjustment template is NOT required for an appeal

12. How do I request an adjustment?
FECA providers must request adjustment using the appropriate template
This template does not apply:
Pharmacies (submitting transactions via POS or Tape transmissions)
DOL-contracted providers (Contract Nurses, Voc Rehab, and SECOP Providers)
Providers for the DEEOIC (Energy) Program
Providers for the DCMWC (Black Lung) Program
To obtain and/or retrieve the adjustment template:
Download the FECA Adjustments request template from the ACS-DOL Web Portal
Adjustment requests coming directly through the ACS-DOL Call Center (844) will be redirected to utilize the web site with the exception of an adjustment request due to authorization now on file
If you cannot download the template from the Web Portal, please call our call center and request a document to be faxed to you.
DOL Welcome Packets for newly enrolled providers will also include copies of the template

13. How do I submit an adjustment request?
Mail the template along with your corrected bill and/or other attachment (s) to :
DFEC Mailroom
P.O. Box 8300
London, KY

14. When can I expect a response after submitting a request?
Adjustment request submitted by providers are sent to London KY. Once received, providers can/will:
Receive bill payment status within 10-business days from date of receipt.
Receive an RTP (return to provider for additional information ) letter within 10-business days from date of receipt in London, Kentucky mailroom.
Have the ability to check bill status on the Web or ACS IVR
You can call the ACS Call Center at (844) Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST for any additional information or assistance

15. When can I expect a response after submitting a request (continued)?
Web
To check your bill status online, you must have a user ID and password to access the secure portal. If you do not have an account, please register as a user by clicking here.
IVR (Interactive Voice Response) 24/7 access
Review the Remittance Voucher (RV) online
Select Payment Status page on the Web Portal inquiry menu
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16. What if I don’t receive a response after 10 business days?
Call the ACS/IVR system at
Check bill status on the Web Portal
Call the ACS Call Center at (844) Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST

17. Systematic recoupment of overpayments

18. Systematic recoupment of overpayments
Automated Adjustment Process allows for systematic recoupment of overpayments. The automatic recoupment of an overpayment occurs when a provider has been over paid for a service.
What creates an overpayment?
An adjustment transaction that pays less than the original bill payment
Example: Provider changes re-billed units and/or billed amount to be less the units or the total amount originally submitted
A denial for a service that was previously paid
Example: Provider changes the billed CPT that previously paid. The new CPT requires authorization and denies.
The overpayment will create a credit balance on file and a debt to DOL

19. How do I know if I have a debt owed to DOL?
Notification of over payments will post to your RV for the amount payable to DOL for each bill affected
Review your RV for a total amount payable to DOL for each District Office
Look for the field labeled “Ending Credit Balance Payable to Dept. of Labor”

20. Overpayment RV – Outstanding balance on RV
“Ending Credit Balance Payable to Dept. of Labor”
Overpayment created from this TCN
Total amount now owed to DOL
Total amount paid due to other bills paid

21. Overpayment info – Outstanding balance on Web Portal
Amount Owed:
Overpayment
created

22. How is the money recouped?
If a provider has a credit balance with OWCP, the amount will be automatically recouped from future bills submitted for the same provider AND same claimant
If you send a refund to DOL, please ensure to repay the full overpayment amount from the originally submitted bill
Partial repayments will not prompt an adjustment

23. Recoupment info on RV – debt satisfied
Payable amount
Payable amount of $ is applied to two previous overpayment TCNS on file for the claimant
Beginning total amount owed to DOL
Amount recouped from this pay cycle
Remaining total amount owed
Amount remitted after recoupment and debt satisfaction for that claimant

24. Recoupment info on Web Portal
Payable amount of $ is applied to two previous overpayment TCNS on file for the claimant
Payable amount

25. How can I owe a debt to DOL yet still receive payment?
The FECA Program assigns a credit balance based on the claimant for which services were performed.
Future recoupments will occur on bills submitted for services rendered to that particular claimant.
If you treat other DOL FECA claimants without a debt on file for their bills, you will receive payment for those services.

26. Recoupment info on RV – monies credited and debt remaining
Overpayment on file for claimant
Payable amount is applied to previous overpayment TCN (s) on file for the claimant
Amount recouped and
credited to overpayment
Remaining amount owed
to DOL for this claimant
Remaining total amount owed to DOL

27. If I bill for multiple claimants, how do I tell which case has the overpayment on file?
Credit balance summary page on your RV will show each claimant ID along with TCN, date the balance was created, and balance amount

28. Payment An adjustment transaction may pay additional monies to you if:
Previously submitted charges for a procedure denied due to claimant eligibility edits
Claimant case is now open and payable.
Bill has been resubmitted for payment.
The RV will show the credit (negative) and debit (positive)
The RV will state “Net amount payable to you”
“Net amount payable to you” - Only appears for positive adjustments –

29. Payment – Bill inquiry on Web portal
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30. Refund
An adjustment transaction that shows too much money was recouped from the provider.
The RV will state “Net amount refunded to you”
CLAIMANT NAME

31. What if I have not received payment?
If it has been less than 45 days from date of payment, please allow the designated timeframe to occur before requesting assistance
If it has been more than 45 days from the date of payment, please call the ACS Call Center at (844) and request a check trace.

32. Return to Providers (RTP) process

33. Request RTP reasons
If request for an adjustment is incomplete the request will be returned for additional information. Reasons for RTPs can include:
A TCN must be correct and on file for adjustment processing
If it is not, the request will be RTP’d for “TCN not found, not valid, or not legible.”
A requested adjustment or resubmitted bill that has been requested in the last 10 business days, (please allow 10 business days from date of receipt to pass before additional submissions)
The request may be RTP’d for “TCN is currently being adjusted and in process”
If a request is submitted more than three (3) times, the adjustment request will be reviewed manually

34. Return to Provider RTP reasons (continued)
The claimant’s nine (9) digit case number and claimant name are required fields.
Your nine (9) digit ACS Provider number, name, and address are required fields.
If you do not know the case number or your provider number, please call the ACS call center at (844) Monday -Friday 8 a.m. to
8 p.m. EST for assistance

35. Return to Provider RTP Reasons (continued)
An explanation of adjustment reason is required
You may submit the verbiage “see attached.”
A corrected bill is required for processing
An RV indicating TCN to be adjusted may also be accepted

36. Appendix A: Definitions
RV = Remittance Voucher or the explanation of benefits
Adjustment = a request for reprocessing of a previously processed bill
Appeal = a request for reconsideration of a payment calculated through the fee schedule
Credit balance = amount owed to DOL due to an overpayment for services previously billed (also called: a debt, or an outstanding balance)
Credit = a reversal or void of a previous processed bill
Debit = a bill that remits monies to the submitter

37. Appendix B: FAQ Page Click the link below for a 1 page overview
FAQ Document for Providers

38. Appendix C: Helpful Links
ACS-DOL Web Portal Home Page
ACS-DOL adjustments request template
ACS-DOL Web Portal registration page