Understanding Service Type Codes (STC) in Healthcare Claims When it comes to medical billing and insurance claims, precision is everything. One often overlooked —but critically important — component in this process is the Service Type Code (STC). These codes help identify the specific category of service being provided and are essential for claims processing, eligibility … Read More →
Common Errors in X12 271 Eligibility Responses And How to Avoid Them The X12 271 Eligibility Response is a critical transaction in the healthcare revenue cycle. Sent in response to a 270 inquiry, it provides essential information about a patient’s insurance coverage, benefits, and eligibility. But when this transaction contains errors, it can lead to … Read More →
Understanding HIPAA and the Importance of Securing Patient Health Information in Transactions The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), enacted in 1996, is a foundational U.S. law that governs the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). Its main goal is to ensure that individuals’ medical records and other personal health data are … Read More →
Turn Paper EOBs into 835 ERAs: Cut the Manual Workload While most healthcare payments today are processed electronically, some payers still send paper Explanations of Benefits (EOBs). These documents contain the same data as their digital counterparts sent via EDI – the 835 Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA). Even if paper EOBs make up just a … Read More →