decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
Answer_Book / Veterans / VETERANS
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Article Overview
This short article explains the general relationship between Department of Veterans Affairs coverage and Medicare payment for services provided to veterans. It is intended for billing, coding, and reimbursement professionals who need a high-level understanding of payer coordination when care may be paid by the VA, Medicare, or both under different coverage circumstances.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding payer coordination for veterans helps reduce billing errors and clarifies which payer may be responsible for a service when VA coverage is involved.
What You Will Learn
- How VA coverage can affect payment responsibility for veteran services
- The general interaction between VA coverage and Medicare coverage
- Why payer order matters when services are furnished to veterans outside the VA system
- The broad circumstances in which a non-VA payer may consider payment
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Reimbursement specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance staff
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