E/M Coding Alert - 2017 Issue 12
Reader Question: Turn to Paper Claims — For Now
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Article Overview
This article addresses a practical Medicare claims submission problem for a small surgical practice in a rural setting. It outlines the general context for electronic claims filing, discusses the small-practice exception, and emphasizes the temporary nature of paper claims as a stopgap while electronic billing systems are restored.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps small practices quickly determine whether paper claims may be an available short-term option when electronic submission is interrupted. The guidance is relevant to practices that need continuity in Medicare billing while they work toward compliance and operational stability.
What You Will Learn
- The general Medicare expectation for electronic claims submission
- The existence of a small-practice exception to electronic filing
- The circumstances under which paper claims may be used temporarily
- Why restoring electronic claims submission remains important
Who Should Read This
- Small physician practices
- Surgical practices
- Medicare billing staff
- Practice managers
- Healthcare administrators
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