decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2005 Issue 2 (February)
Medicare ends paper claims
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Article Overview
This article explains Medicare’s move to stop accepting most paper claims and places that change in the broader context of electronic claims compliance under ASCA and HIPAA. It also discusses the implications for provider offices, clearinghouses, and software vendors as payer requirements continue to evolve. The piece is relevant for billing staff, practice managers, compliance teams, and organizations handling claims submission workflows.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights a major administrative change affecting claims processing and compliance workflows, especially for practices that still rely on paper submissions or need to coordinate electronic transactions with multiple payers. It also underscores the importance of vendor readiness, communication processes, and payer-specific requirements.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare’s claims submission policy is changing
- How ASCA and HIPAA are part of the compliance context
- What kinds of operational questions providers should raise with clearinghouses and software vendors
- Why payer-specific electronic claims readiness matters
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Billing departments
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Clearinghouses
- Healthcare software vendors
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