decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 4 (April)
You get a breather on new CMS paper Form 1500
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Article Overview
This article explains a CMS delay affecting the revised paper Form CMS-1500 and why the change matters for practices that still submit paper claims. It provides general guidance on identifying which version of the form is acceptable, notes the relationship to National Provider Identifier implementation, and highlights the CMS communication surrounding the printing issue.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers, billing staff, and clearinghouses need to know which paper claim form is currently acceptable so claims are not returned because of a formatting problem. The article is relevant to organizations that manage paper claims, form supplies, or CMS billing updates.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS handled the transition between paper claim form versions
- Why the revised claim form implementation was delayed
- What general form characteristics CMS referenced for identifying the correct version
- How the paper form change relates to broader provider identifier implementation
- Which parties may need to confirm form printing and supply sources
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Practice managers
- Clearinghouses
- Healthcare administrators
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