decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2010 Issue 8 (August)
Answer_Book / Claims_Filing / Use the from date on services with span dates to meet filing deadlines
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Article Overview
This brief article covers a Medicare claims-filing timing issue for claims with span dates. It is aimed at clinicians, DME suppliers, and billing staff who need to understand which service date is used when calculating the filing deadline, along with a related CMS change reference and a note about how contractors handle partially timely claims.
Why This Topic Matters
Correctly identifying the applicable service date for filing deadlines can affect whether a claim is considered timely. The article helps billing personnel distinguish between provider types and recognize the special handling of span-date claims.
What You Will Learn
- How timely filing is applied to span-date services
- Which service date is used for deadline calculation in this context
- How the guidance differs for institutional providers
- What general Medicare guidance source is referenced
Who Should Read This
- Clinicians
- DME suppliers
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Coding and claims personnel
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