May 26, 2011 | Medical billing basics
INTRODUCTION Patient screening is a vital step that is critical to every type of practice. Providers should establish a process to adequately screen all types of patients. There are several steps that need to be incorporated into the patient screening process. Some...
May 26, 2011 | Medical billing basics
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) Medicare offers all providers the option of having their Medicare Part B payments sent directly to their bank account via EFT. There is no electronic claim submission or electronic remittance participation requirement to be eligible for...
May 26, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Medicare Remit Easy PrintSince ERA 835 files are not suitable for viewing, CMS has approved a new software package called Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP). MREP is user-friendly software that will allow the user to convert an 835 file into a readable Standard Paper...
May 23, 2011 | Medical billing basics
What Is ERA?All Medicare Part B providers are eligible and can take advantage of ERA. • ERA files are produced daily and include all claims and adjustments for both electronic and paper claims.• The GPNet communication platform is used to provide a direct mailbox...
May 21, 2011 | Medical billing basics
How Does It Work? Providers have several alternatives for entering and electronically submitting claims data: • Providers may work through a software vendor who can provide the level of practice management system support they need for their practice. • Providers may...
May 19, 2011 | Medical billing basics
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE (EDI) EDI is the process of transacting business electronically. It includes submitting claims electronically, or “paperless” claims processing, as well as electronic remittance, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and...
