Communication Software: What Is It For? Communication software is usually represented by an application or a program that serve to send information from one computer (system) to another. In EDI communication software is used for remote access and transmitting files in the agreed and set by parties file formats. Also, this definition covers different means … Read More →
Electronic Claims Attachments: Supplemental Medical Documents Electronic Claims Attachments are supplemental documents providing additional medical information to the claims processor that cannot be accommodated within the claim format. Common attachments are Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs), discharge summaries and operative reports. They are sent to the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) and/or A/B MAC with … Read More →
Electronic Funds Transfer Transaction Provider Requirements Electronic Funds Transfer transaction is the required method of Medicare payment for all providers entering the Medicare program for the first time and for existing providers that are submitting a change to their existing enrollment data but are not currently receiving payments via Electronic Funds Transfer transaction. Once a provider … Read More →
Electronic Funds Transfer Basic Requirements Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) serves for Medicare to send payments directly to a provider’s financial institution whether claims are filed electronically or on paper. All Medicare providers may apply for EFT. Advantages of Electronic Funds Transfer EFT is similar to other direct deposit operations such as paycheck deposits, and it offers … Read More →